Recent content by sharp21

They didn’t photograph well but there was one in a port that was unrepairable and another that went from a port straight into the adjacent bore. And a bunch more besides It was done by mag particle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got everything back Definitely some bad cracks But they cleaned everything else up real nice which is great. Will probably part it all out and sell it to fund the next project. Thanks all for your help. I had a good time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did. Got some new tools, learned a thing or two. I really felt I was making progress towards the hot rod I’ve always wanted, but will just need to find something else. I think I’ll clean up / refurb the parts as best I can then sell them off, then track down another project Sent from my...

Bad news. Machine shop called and says the block is unusable. Lots of cracks with some going into the bores... Pretty disappointed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ready to get checked out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Moving on! Getting the pistons separated from the rods. Looks good so far. Question; reuse the rods or get new? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Big day! Got the works dropped off at the shop. I’ll know next week what the actual condition is. Billy (the son) owns it now, but Ted is still there and he cut his teeth on flatheads. Very happy having them so close to the house Stay tuned! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The voice of reason... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The machine shop is going to bake the block so I’m not sure that leaving it in is ideal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m worried about punching it out as I’d hate to damage it. Is this a part that should be replaced every time? I’m planning next to make a puller out of a piece of strapping with a few bolts, thread the bolt I have up the middle, and screw it out. If that doesn’t work I’ll get drastic...

I’ll keep working on that nut. In the meantime, time for liftoff! Got it on a temporary bench And put together a makeshift slide hammer That didn’t work, so tried to turn it out using a little bucket Let’s just say that the bucket list this round. Back to the drawing board Sent...

What exactly is this but on the intake for? I’m having a hell of a time getting it off. I’m aiming to drop everything off at the machine shop on Friday. Going to get a 3/8” threaded rod with some nuts and washers after work today. Then get the block off the stand and remove the idler gear...

I’m kind of leaning towards an early s10 ******, driveshaft and rear. Keep it as simple as possible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not to hijack my own thread, but I’m planning ahead. When the engine is done I’m planning to get a T5, rebuild it, and mate them up. Then I’m thinking of rear end. Question: should I do an s10 rear for ease of use? Or should I pick up the banjo rear that is available right now locally for...

I might just run a strap through the bores and call it a day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk