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cavaties on early 21 stud v8 blocks
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nwjm |
03-19-2024 @ 11:57 AM
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Out of curioisity when were the cavaties produced on the front of the blocks on both sides of the crankshaft pulley and why?
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ford38v8 |
03-19-2024 @ 12:48 PM
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Block mounted water pumps first appeared on the 21 stud engine in 1937.
Alan
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kubes40 |
03-20-2024 @ 3:40 PM
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Alan, I believe "who" is speaking about the cavities in the block casting as depicted in my attached photo. I'm gonna guess this is probably a question best to answered by David Rehor. If anyone would know "why?" he surely is the man. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
This message was edited by kubes40 on 3-20-24 @ 3:41 PM
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3w2 |
03-23-2024 @ 4:47 PM
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The cavities first appeared on early '33 V8 blocks. I believe that the reason is pretty straight forward, namely material and a small weight savings.
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nwjm |
03-25-2024 @ 3:06 PM
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Thanks everyone. Norm
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