First (second really) 5 main aluminum block.

T

Tod

Well-known member
OK, here we go with the first aluminum 5 main block just out of the sand. After talking to the foundry, it sounds like I need to provide for chilling a few spots, but for the first attempt in a new molding and pouring method, I think it looks pretty good. Can only get better from here on.


Tod
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1415.jpg
    IMG_1415.jpg
    63.7 KB · Views: 380
  • IMG_1416.jpg
    IMG_1416.jpg
    67.9 KB · Views: 373
  • IMG_1417.jpg
    IMG_1417.jpg
    59.7 KB · Views: 374
  • IMG_1418.jpg
    IMG_1418.jpg
    55.7 KB · Views: 384
Welcome to the 21st Century 200 CID Ford. What a jewel. That's going to be the cat's meow for the hot rod 4-banger guys.
 
rotorwrench said:
Welcome to the 21st Century 200 CID Ford. What a jewel. That's going to be the cat's meow for the hot rod 4-banger guys.
Click to expand...


Aluminum and 5 main blocks are just an aside for me (although I have dozens of people wanting these already). My main focus will be 3 main A and B journal blocks that people can use parts they already have to build. I did this just for more 5 main fun and to test my new aluminum foundry out. I think they did well. I assembled the mold Saturday morning, they poured it shortly thereafter, and Monday they had that to show me.



Tod
 
have you considered moving the water port back by cylinder number 4 to increase cooling
 
That's pretty amazing. I can't imagine the cost it takes to get this endevour started let alone to a final product that is marketable.

Have you considered an aluminum flathead V8 block?
 
Seth Swoboda said:
That's pretty amazing. I can't imagine the cost it takes to get this endevour started let alone to a final product that is marketable.

Have you considered an aluminum flathead V8 block?
Click to expand...


Cost is negligible given that I do pretty much everything myself. Don't be impressed. It is more time consuming than difficult. I've made castings that make engine blocks look like child's play. Finding time is my largest problem.



I have an 8BA model almost finished. Probably stick with iron on that, though.


Tod
 
Ford delt with cooling in the last of the flatheads by opening up the cylinder head in the back and forcing more coolant to flow back there. I don't know if I'd worry about it much. The 24 stud V8 engines all had the coolant pushed in from the front and they seemed to survive it OK. When they opened up the 8BA block in the back it was due to the larger heavier vehicles they were being used in and they did OK as well as long as all the core wire and casting sand was removed.

With the starter motor back there, it might make more problems. I'd say keep it simple.
 
I stopped by my iron foundry today while I was running some errands to look over the 3 main block they recently poured. They have not run it totally through the grinding room yet but, WOW, does it look good for an unfinished casting! I can't wait to get at machining it and getting these things into the hands of waiting customers and builders.


Tod
 
A picture of the 3 main A block we just cast before getting rid of the parting line flashing and gating residue. Can't wait to machine this one. Yes, that is a B head sitting next to it. Also a couple of iron Winfield heads on that skid.


We will grind off flashing etc... and then final shot blast. Then I get it here to the shop and machine it.



Tod
 

Attachments

  • block before grinding.jpg
    block before grinding.jpg
    95.4 KB · Views: 233
Just got back from picking up some castings at the iron foundry. B heads, Winfield heads, and a 3 main A block.


Tod
 

Attachments

  • 20200305_151135.jpg
    20200305_151135.jpg
    45.2 KB · Views: 199
  • 20200305_151242.jpg
    20200305_151242.jpg
    49 KB · Views: 191
  • 20200305_151326.jpg
    20200305_151326.jpg
    52 KB · Views: 193
  • 20200305_151543.jpg
    20200305_151543.jpg
    31.9 KB · Views: 236
  • 20200305_151151.jpg
    20200305_151151.jpg
    46.7 KB · Views: 180
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top