[928uk] 4.5 or 4.7 Block

[Paul R Smith]

First question, what happened to make the bores oval? Wear or distortion?

Second, how much are people asking for a block?

Smiffy

On 04/09/2019 10:38, Ben Hodges via 928uk wrote:
> Subject:
> Re: 4.5 or 4.7 Block
> From:
> Ben Hodges <benhodges1975 at gmail.com>
> Date:
> 04/09/2019, 10:38
> 
> To:
> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
> 
> 
> To clarify...
> 
> I’m aware of the correct procedure regarding Alusil blocks. Mine are beyond saving via the honing process as some of the bores are oval. The block is with a machine shop who knows these engines and it is from them that I have had the unfortunate verdict.
> 
> Looking at other options before i cancel Xmas for the second time since starting this rebuild:-)
> 
> Cheers
> Ben
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 4 Sep 2019, at 10:16, Ben Hodges<benhodges1975 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Does anyone have a good 4.5 or 4.7 block for sale? Seen a few on eBay but not sure on condition. The prognosis on mine is not looking good with all 8 bores needing re-sleeving - hence exploring other options!
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ben

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