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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: racerx]
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11/07/23 09:02 AM
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HardcoreB
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Are you all removing casting flash on these block?
What else is being done before machining? Is there a particular block you are asking about? Depending on the era and maker some were reported as wash and assemble after a final hone of course.
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: racerx]
#3189278
11/07/23 09:33 AM
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Tig
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The KB block we got in 2009 was almost ready to go as delivered, washed down, oil galleys flushed out, dried and assembled. As cast it was of a very good quality.
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials.
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: Tig]
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11/07/23 12:34 PM
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an8sec70cuda
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The KB block we got in 2009 was almost ready to go as delivered, washed down, oil galleys flushed out, dried and assembled. As cast it was of a very good quality.  Got mine in 2006.
CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
#3189345
11/07/23 01:23 PM
11/07/23 01:23 PM
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Agreed on the KB blocks. I have 2 of them.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: 6PKRTSE]
#3189379
11/07/23 02:51 PM
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Al_Alguire
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I have all of them and these days final hone and wash is about all thats needed.
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: HardcoreB]
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11/07/23 09:52 PM
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Mo.
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Are you all removing casting flash on these block?
What else is being done before machining? Is there a particular block you are asking about? Depending on the era and maker some were reported as wash and assemble after a final hone of course. It's a indy maxx
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: racerx]
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11/12/23 01:28 AM
11/12/23 01:28 AM
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New York, USA
Chargerfan68
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If anything, i believe you will be ahead of the game to thoroughly check and clean any aftermarket block just as we do to a stock block. It is preventing any chances of contamination….i guarantee that I can find some grit, shavings, etc in any block if thoroughly checked. There are just too many spots/ crevices for something to remain.
I found some very small amounts of material in an Indy maxx block a few years ago and will check a mega block from ‘06 just as thoroughly when the time comes.
Last edited by Chargerfan68; 11/12/23 01:29 AM.
1.50 60Ft. , 10.75@ 127MPH Hauling 3900 LBS.
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: racerx]
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11/14/23 08:49 AM
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Tig
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The INdy is not date stamped but they do have serial numbers that you can call Indy to get more info. Or just send me an email and I will get you a copy of the original order. On the indy blocks, take a boroscope or bright light and go up the main oil feed holes to where it intersects the main galley. Make sure that intersection is fully drilled and free of slag and crud. I also enlarge the oil drain holes on the top of the cam tunnel about double what they come at. I also drill a small hole in the China wall in the front of the block to allow oil to go down the front of the block. Other wise all it gets is splashed off the crank up there. Important for gear drives and timing chains both. Wash, wash and wash it again......Todd Thanks Todd  can you explain a little more on the china wall  I'm pretty sure this is what Todd was referring to, #1 and #2 lifter galley pictured. Todd built our 655. Apologies for butting in here Todd. ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/QkOHGSB.jpg)
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials.
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: sasquatch]
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11/14/23 09:04 AM
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65 Hemi
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I have a motor I bought that’s an Indy block. I would like to get the info on. Where is the serial # on Indy blocks?I would love to find who originally bought/ built this motor
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: Aluminum Block prep.
[Re: 65 Hemi]
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11/14/23 11:38 AM
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JERICOGTX
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I have a motor I bought that’s an Indy block. I would like to get the info on. Where is the serial # on Indy blocks?I would love to find who originally bought/ built this motor In the rear, by the transmission mating flange.
69 GTX
68 Road Runner
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