Aluminium Chevy block
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:22 pm
Beleived to be a Donovan, previous owner removed all external identification to pass it off as iron. NEEDS REPAIRS - but is a $5000 piece new. All the "top shelf" features. All 5 main caps are 4 bolt machined steel, connection for scavenge in valley. Priority main oiling, all options for wet or dry sump - even has LH dipstick hole. Screw-in O-ring freeze plugs. Mechanical fuel pump provision, fully machined. All motor mount bosses threaded, etc.
Never windowed, outside cosmetically perfect. 350 mains, 4.165 bore currently. Weighs about 90#.
Repairs needed - will need at least 4 sleeves. RH Deck needs to be be plugged and welded in 4-5 places, as "double oversize" thread repairs distorted the sleeves. Head stud/bolt holes would have to be redone in these areas. Sleeve bores would then need a little touch-up, and new sleeves shrunk in. IMHO, both decks should be touched up - but there are .051 head gaskets available to compensate.
Price is a negotiable $ 1500. Some Modified parts, metalworking machines, electronic scales, or S-10 plow truck (have plow) may be acceptable in trade.
Contact Me (john Reed) or Kevin Gale (owner) for more details. Pictures to follow.
Never windowed, outside cosmetically perfect. 350 mains, 4.165 bore currently. Weighs about 90#.
Repairs needed - will need at least 4 sleeves. RH Deck needs to be be plugged and welded in 4-5 places, as "double oversize" thread repairs distorted the sleeves. Head stud/bolt holes would have to be redone in these areas. Sleeve bores would then need a little touch-up, and new sleeves shrunk in. IMHO, both decks should be touched up - but there are .051 head gaskets available to compensate.
Price is a negotiable $ 1500. Some Modified parts, metalworking machines, electronic scales, or S-10 plow truck (have plow) may be acceptable in trade.
Contact Me (john Reed) or Kevin Gale (owner) for more details. Pictures to follow.