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Re: block filler

To: Dave Dahlgren <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Subject: Re: block filler
From: "Bryan A. Savage Jr" <basavage@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:06:41 -0800
Are there any suggestions about what to use on an open
deck aluminum block (MX-3) for a block filler?

Thanks, Bryan

PS: The Teledyne Continental IOL-200 in the Rutan Voyager
(rear engine) had water jacks only on the top 1/3 of the
cylindar.

Dave Dahlgren wrote:
> 
> yes to all.. do it first make sure everything is very clean
> follow directions on temp etc to the letter.. and yes it
> works! Don't go too crazy with it though as the walls have
> to have some cooling..
> Dave Dahlgren
> 
> LGMCAFEE@aol.com wrote:
> >
> >  Has any body used the concrete type filler that they put in blocks to make
> > them more rigid. I know they use this a lot in drag racing but will this 
>work
> > for the salt. I am going to bore a 283 out to 302 and thought I might fill
> > the block about 1/2 full.
> > If I do go this route should I fill before having it bored?
> > Thanks Larry Mac

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