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Half resin filled
Hi
A while back I bought a 302 block that I was going to put into the GT40
It was recently sent to an engine shop which advised the block was half filled with resin
Does anyone have any idea what this is done for as no doubt it will seriously effect the cooling of the block.
The engine builder says it is not usable in a road car.
Ian
A while back I bought a 302 block that I was going to put into the GT40
It was recently sent to an engine shop which advised the block was half filled with resin
Does anyone have any idea what this is done for as no doubt it will seriously effect the cooling of the block.
The engine builder says it is not usable in a road car.
Ian
Owner of an "On the Road" GT40 Replica by DAX powered by 3.9Hotwre Efi, worked over by DJ Motors. EFi Working but still does some kangaroo at low revs (Damn the speed limits) In to paint shop 18/03/08.
short running drag race engine maybe http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/07 ... k-fillers/
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Cooling in a GT40 can be marginal at best of time.
Mainly to do with th 7 foot pipes to and from the radiator with the additional drag etc on moving the coolant and when slow you get no air movement around the block (good when it is batting down a track though)
So if anyone fancies a 302 block half filled there will be one hitting e bay soon
I think I may just stick with the bend over unit I have!
Ian
Mainly to do with th 7 foot pipes to and from the radiator with the additional drag etc on moving the coolant and when slow you get no air movement around the block (good when it is batting down a track though)
So if anyone fancies a 302 block half filled there will be one hitting e bay soon
I think I may just stick with the bend over unit I have!
Ian
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They do it to try and strengthen the block. But often as you say it's drag cars where cooling systems only need to run for short periods, or cars running on methanol etc, which by nature also run much cooler, so a loss of water in the cooling system is no big deal.
For a UK driven road car running at normal operating temperatures, I wouldnt be wanting a block like that. But it really does depend how much has been filled.
For a UK driven road car running at normal operating temperatures, I wouldnt be wanting a block like that. But it really does depend how much has been filled.
Are there any chemicals which could dissolve the resin without doing damage to the metal?stevieturbo wrote:They do it to try and strengthen the block. But often as you say it's drag cars where cooling systems only need to run for short periods, or cars running on methanol etc, which by nature also run much cooler, so a loss of water in the cooling system is no big deal.
For a UK driven road car running at normal operating temperatures, I wouldnt be wanting a block like that. But it really does depend how much has been filled.
Dave
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Just sell that GT40 to me
I am happy with a RV8 in it.
In real, I am in for a GT40 for a reasonable price. Must be pre '87 registration.
Without registration or post '87 I am not interrested as its pain in the as and wallet to get that registrated in Holland.
No problem with a project, but don't want to invent the wheel again.
If you know one please contact me.
I am happy with a RV8 in it.
In real, I am in for a GT40 for a reasonable price. Must be pre '87 registration.
Without registration or post '87 I am not interrested as its pain in the as and wallet to get that registrated in Holland.
No problem with a project, but don't want to invent the wheel again.
If you know one please contact me.
'73 Ford Capri. 3.5 RV8, Magnacharger 110 Supercharger, Merlin F85 Heads, Water/Methanol Injected
'73 Ford F250, 6.7ltr V8
Building a GT40 mk2
'73 Ford F250, 6.7ltr V8
Building a GT40 mk2
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Not actually sure what the makeup of the fill is...but it is often refereed to as concrete lolDaveEFI wrote:Are there any chemicals which could dissolve the resin without doing damage to the metal?stevieturbo wrote:They do it to try and strengthen the block. But often as you say it's drag cars where cooling systems only need to run for short periods, or cars running on methanol etc, which by nature also run much cooler, so a loss of water in the cooling system is no big deal.
For a UK driven road car running at normal operating temperatures, I wouldnt be wanting a block like that. But it really does depend how much has been filled.
So it sounds like it would be fairly permanent.
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