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Yes? Tod
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...
This is not the one that I am making from the newest process. That will be made soon. I was ready to take sand to the foundry but the owner had...
Here is one of the aluminum B heads in the fixture so I can get it set up and ready to write the program for machining it. Also setting on an...
A builder could better answer that, or Snyder's. Tod
Which head are you interested in? Tod
Moving along though slowly. Tod
Let's not get carried away. This is my job, so it is nothing special. Once I get the Model A blocks going I hope to get my new 8BA V8 underway. Tod
Yes, the aluminum blocks are happening. I have a 3 main in the machine that may need a home. I have a 5 main sample that is going to be replaced...
First B head in iron. Can't wait to machine it and get it on an engine. Tod[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Making some progress, despite being pretty busy. Tod[ATTACH]
Here are the pictures of the first B head samples. One of the deck side and one of the top of the other. These are right out of the sand before...
I have a different twin plug head. Tod
No. I have about 15 to make right now. Tod
Around 6:1 Tod
Got 2 molds for the new B heads[ATTACH] [ATTACH] and test fit the jacket cores today. Hope to cast 2 in aluminum within a week. Tod
They will be. Tod
B heads are next. Tod
New batch of Thomas heads. Tod[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
First 2 cores for the new B heads. Tod[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That is a downdraft. Tod
The B head water jacket sent off for 3D printing quote. Tod[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You're deposit money will be returned asap. Tod
Snyder work in the way right now. We got screwed over by foundries so bad it isn't even funny. probably a year behind on his stuff. I am...
Here are some castings we just did. The dual plug heads are brand new. The dual plug had a sand wash issue as you can see, which will be...
The one in the machine now is almost finished. Yours is next! Tod
Me too! Tod
I use Surfcam and Solidworks, depending on what my plan of attack is. Tod
The B head water jacket is almost ready to be made. Sample castings will be next step. Tod [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
PM sent. Sounds worth a look. Tod
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