Andy, not on open forum ! call me during the week if you want, but the only real info I have is that he regularly came to my shop for any free scrap parts I was getting rid of. Frank
Hi Frank, with PM I ment private mail
Offcourse we all are curious now.
Meanwhile I keep scratching off yellow paint from the engine...
This engine will be build - unfortunately - without the proper professional machine shop steps but instead with the "spirit" of handcraft workmanship, old skool measuring and lots of attention and love :laugh: and yes, I am aware of the risks, but not guts no glory. :2thumbsup:
Hi Guys,
Found on 2 cylinders some rather deep scratches which I can feel with my nail.
Also with the dial bore guage, they can be felt with the probe.
Since this block is already 40 overbore, don't want to go for the 60 overbore.
I tried to sand the scratches away with 400 grid and later with 600 grid in a cross pattern movement but they are too deep. 600 grid looks to me too polished for the oil to stick on the grooves.
Could honing with a 240 grid flexhone resolve the scratches ?
Or is this a "game-over" for this block ?
(Block should survive one year normal roadconditions)