Darton Sleeved Engine Question
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Darton Sleeved Engine Question
Greetings HT. I found a used longblock (h22a1; closed deck) that ostensibly has Darton sleeves; however, the balance shafts are still in place (seems like an unusual move to reinstall them after sleeving?). Anyone ever heard of such a practice? TIA
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Okay guys. I decided to take a chance on the sleeved block. Can anyone positively identify them? TIA
UPDATE:
Okay guys. I decided to take a chance on the sleeved block. Can anyone positively identify them? TIA
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
Just because the engine is sleeved does not mean you cant use the balance shafts. That being said you would be correct, most people who build perf. engines plug the oil feed holes and get rid of them. It is not too late, you can still do so.
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
I appreciate the response; apologies if my original post seemed ambiguous. I wouldn't keep the balance shafts. I'm more concerned with whether or not the block actually has Darton sleeves (as opposed to just FRM pistons in a stock block). My offer to him will be significantly lower if the latter is true. Any other H/F builders out there who kept/reinstalled their balance shafts after sleeving?
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
We need pictures to tell you if it's sleeved.... if the top of the liner is two different colors then its probably stock
Again, just because it has balance shafts doesn't mean it isn't sleeved, some builders think its better to leave them i I.e personal preference.
Again, just because it has balance shafts doesn't mean it isn't sleeved, some builders think its better to leave them i I.e personal preference.
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
That's the plan
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
Well take it on faith
Or remove the front coolant fitting on the block, you should be able to tell machine work has been done
Or remove the front coolant fitting on the block, you should be able to tell machine work has been done
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
The following are a few pics that the seller sent (side note: for my own edification I asked the seller what size allen is needed to remove the coolant plugs; he relayed that a 14mm is needed). Verdict? Darton or stock?
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
i need a pic in the hole, not of the hole. and whats the crap on the sleeve?
I've never seen sleeves that color or with material on them, looks like frm to me
I've never seen sleeves that color or with material on them, looks like frm to me
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
I emailed Darton; they responded saying that they can't tell from the aforementioned pics. The Darton rep said that I would need to have the seller pull the head in order for them to give a definitive answer.
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Re: Darton Sleeved Engine Question
The block is cast with an aluminum outer sleeve, the frm is on the inside
Every single ductile iron sleeve has a machined outer diameter, perfectly smooth... just Google a picture
Every single ductile iron sleeve has a machined outer diameter, perfectly smooth... just Google a picture
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