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1st timer block question - 8/20/2008 9:57:48 PM

lablue96

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hello
i got a 77'' 350 block that i just took apart, it has a chip at the bottom of a cilinder bore down by the camshaft, about 1/4 inch up the bore and 1/2 inch from side to side. is the block trash or will it work, i figure it would be the place for a hot spot and it wouldn''t be good. i don''t have big plans for the engine, just a rebuild to keep me busy, and i''m sure a new block wouldn''t be hard to find, i was just wondering what i''m dealing with and if it''s usable how far could i take it?
i''ll load some pictures soon.
thanks in advance

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RE: 1st timer block question - 8/22/2008 9:06:39 AM

old dog

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if it is in the piston ring travrl aera it will be prone to oil consumption and eventually plug fouling ,cant be in a load bearing surface of the cylinder wall .

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RE: 1st timer block question - 8/22/2008 8:18:51 PM

1Gary

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You could sleeve it,but given how easy it is to get bare blocks-the question is why would you want to?.I''ld find another block.

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RE: 1st timer block question - 8/22/2008 10:43:18 PM

lablue96

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thanks... i''m looking at another block already, it''s a 1978 block. maybe i''ll wait a while before i get a block and work on the heads and rest of the engine. i can''t complain much since i got it for free.
just for fun here''s a link to two of the pictures i took today. http://www.flickr.com/photos/salaisfampics/sets/72157606897979158/ what do you guys think

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RE: 1st timer block question - 8/23/2008 8:36:13 AM

old dog

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i would not sleve it that is were the piston skirt will load ,just get another one ,not worth the chance for a free one .

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RE: 1st timer block question - 8/30/2008 3:17:49 PM

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ORIGINAL: old dog

i would not sleve it that is were the piston skirt will load ,just get another one ,not worth the chance for a free one .

Bill-just for your ref-we have from time to time in drag racing sleved blocks that have turned from 6800 to 7000 grand with no failures.F.Y.I.

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