I would be pretty certain that running the filler requires
rerouting water that was a given sort of thing..
Dave
John Beckett wrote:
>
> My experience with block filler is much less satisfactory. Both blocks were
> half filled. Worked great at Maxton (one mile). Survived the three mile
> course at Bonneville, but developed to much heat on rear cylinders...lack of
> proper cooling due to reduced capacity, I believe...on the five mile long
> course and the motor self-destructed. BTW the temp gauge was up front and
> didn't register the problem. There may be ways of re-routing coolant to
> overcome this problem, but I'm not sure I want to experiment with it.
>
> Can tell you that a 283 can be bored to 4" without a problem, or the need
> for filler. Have run them well over 200 MPH in the past.
>
> John Beckett, LSR Comp Coupe #79
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Dahlgren" <ddahlgren@snet.net>
> To: <LGMCAFEE@aol.com>
> Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 10:21 AM
> Subject: Re: block filler
>
> > yes to all.. do it first make sure everything is very clean
> > follow directions on temp etc to the letter.. and yes it
> > works! Don't go too crazy with it though as the walls have
> > to have some cooling..
> > Dave Dahlgren
> >
> > LGMCAFEE@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Has any body used the concrete type filler that they put in blocks to
> make
> > > them more rigid. I know they use this a lot in drag racing but will this
> work
> > > for the salt. I am going to bore a 283 out to 302 and thought I might
> fill
> > > the block about 1/2 full.
> > > If I do go this route should I fill before having it bored?
> > > Thanks Larry Mac
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