Block Sleeving and parts fabrication
01-09-2015, 03:40 PM
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Re: Block Sleeving and parts fabrication
I was curious if you guys did any of the cleanup on the blocks, meaning media blasting? If so what media are you using? Another question that may have been covered but I just skimmed the entire thread, where are you located? Keep up the great work. its nice to see someone these days prides themselves on doing quality top notch work. Hard to come by these days. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.
01-10-2015, 05:09 PM
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Re: Block Sleeving and parts fabrication
Winchester VA.
I was curious if you guys did any of the cleanup on the blocks, meaning media blasting? If so what media are you using? Another question that may have been covered but I just skimmed the entire thread, where are you located? Keep up the great work. its nice to see someone these days prides themselves on doing quality top notch work. Hard to come by these days. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.
01-11-2015, 05:22 AM
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I had another question for you. I have an aebs sleeved b16. I saw in one picture a red, I'm assuming sealant or adhesive in the bottom of the cut out stock sleeves. Does aebs utilize this as well? Does it have a heat rating? Reason I ask is I'm wanted to powder coat my block to match my powder coated transmission case but I do jot want to jeopardize the sleeve work. My understanding is powder coating is done at approximately 400 degrees. I had another block already powder coated before sleeving but my current block I bought sleeves already done. Just curious what your thoughts are.
02-15-2015, 04:41 PM
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Do not heat a sleeved block that hot.
I had another question for you. I have an aebs sleeved b16. I saw in one picture a red, I'm assuming sealant or adhesive in the bottom of the cut out stock sleeves. Does aebs utilize this as well? Does it have a heat rating? Reason I ask is I'm wanted to powder coat my block to match my powder coated transmission case but I do jot want to jeopardize the sleeve work. My understanding is powder coating is done at approximately 400 degrees. I had another block already powder coated before sleeving but my current block I bought sleeves already done. Just curious what your thoughts are.
02-17-2015, 04:54 AM
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I do not want to jeopardize it, that's why I thought I would ask. Hi temp works okay, my experience is overtime it starts to yellow especially if any oils get on it. And you can't just hit it with cleaner obviously or it will take the paint off (depending on the cleaner of course) . I was just trying to match my already powder coated transmission. Thanks for the advise and input.
02-19-2015, 09:46 AM
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05-10-2015, 09:56 AM
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05-17-2015, 09:37 PM
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Re: Block Sleeving and parts fabrication
Awesome stuff here! Really cool to see actual engine machining getting done! Always wondered how sleeves were installed.
Nice work!
I've heard of guys o-ringing heads instead of the block. What's the benefit if there is any?
This stuff deserves it's own subforum: )
Nice work!
I've heard of guys o-ringing heads instead of the block. What's the benefit if there is any?
This stuff deserves it's own subforum: )
08-14-2015, 02:37 AM
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Re: Block Sleeving and parts fabrication
Mach1n1st,
all your work looks nice! How are you liking the Centroid machine? Where I work we have everything but a 5-axis machine. Is it programmed at the machine or are you using a CAD/CAM system?
all your work looks nice! How are you liking the Centroid machine? Where I work we have everything but a 5-axis machine. Is it programmed at the machine or are you using a CAD/CAM system?
09-11-2015, 10:28 PM
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Love it, master cam X8 for parts, head work and some difficult block functions. Most block programming is done on the console.
10-03-2015, 10:22 AM
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10-03-2015, 01:08 PM
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Re: Block Sleeving and parts fabrication
Machinist, can you answer a question about boring deckplates?
With a open deck block like a stock b18c for example, it is necessary for a deckplate to be used when honing and boring a block?
What if the block is sleeved/closed deck. Does that Still need a deckplate?
I Think that's the name of it. Ya know the 1 inch or so thick plate bolted in place of the head during machining that's supposed to keep the cylinders in a more correct position to keep them from distorting?
Or do I have all this mixed up...
With a open deck block like a stock b18c for example, it is necessary for a deckplate to be used when honing and boring a block?
What if the block is sleeved/closed deck. Does that Still need a deckplate?
I Think that's the name of it. Ya know the 1 inch or so thick plate bolted in place of the head during machining that's supposed to keep the cylinders in a more correct position to keep them from distorting?
Or do I have all this mixed up...
10-03-2015, 04:26 PM
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Re: Block Sleeving and parts fabrication
Machinist, can you answer a question about boring deckplates?
With a open deck block like a stock b18c for example, it is necessary for a deckplate to be used when honing and boring a block?
What if the block is sleeved/closed deck. Does that Still need a deckplate?
I Think that's the name of it. Ya know the 1 inch or so thick plate bolted in place of the head during machining that's supposed to keep the cylinders in a more correct position to keep them from distorting?
Or do I have all this mixed up...
With a open deck block like a stock b18c for example, it is necessary for a deckplate to be used when honing and boring a block?
What if the block is sleeved/closed deck. Does that Still need a deckplate?
I Think that's the name of it. Ya know the 1 inch or so thick plate bolted in place of the head during machining that's supposed to keep the cylinders in a more correct position to keep them from distorting?
Or do I have all this mixed up...
10-03-2015, 07:28 PM
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I hope the machine shop I used did this, but I'm afraid they didn't...
Deckplates are engine specific right? Or are they universal with different bolt patterns?
Thanks for answering!
Might have to just ship everything to you on my next build lol
Deckplates are engine specific right? Or are they universal with different bolt patterns?
Thanks for answering!
Might have to just ship everything to you on my next build lol
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