The best explanation I've heard for a sudden failure was, " I was using it and
it broke! "
Fred Hodgson
----- Original Message -----
From: Gt6steve@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 7:47 PM
To: mporter@zianet.com
Cc: FOT@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ventilated blocks
Hey Mike,
The key word is SUDDENLY.
My theory is that the block developed a hole and then the #1 rod got sucked
thru it sorta like in the airplane movies. Oddly enough the other bearings all
show damage too but I'm sure it wasn't caused by going out on cooold oil. No,
no it had to have been a weak block, couldn't have been a weak mind. No,
couldn't have been...
> Gt6steve@aol.com wrote:
>
> >Amici,
> >I've got a freshly prepped block that suddenly developed about a 2x2" hole
> on
> >the electrical side. Does anyone have an opinion to share on reusing it?
> I
> >was half-assed talking about putting a Lexan window in it just for fun.
> >I'm thinking of lining the interior with aluminum foil and pouring an epoxy
>
> >to rebuild the wall. Maybe put some mesh into it for structure. I don't
> doubt
> >the epoxy compounds are capable these days but in the long run it's not
> worth
> >having trouble with it at the track. What are your thoughts?
> >SteveSmith
>
> Huh? Suddenly developed a hole? I think this requires some further
> explanation (that might help with suggestions about
> repairs).
>
> Is this to mean that it rotted through, or has the block been run, and this
> is a piece that fell out from cracking?
>
> Cheers.
>
>
> --
> Michael D. Porter
> Roswell, NM
> [mailto:mporter@zianet.com]
>
> Never let anyone drive you crazy when you know it's within walking
distance.
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