[Spridgets] Stitching

[Linda Grunthaner]

Very interesting technique of "metal stitching" thanks for posting. Also
interesting the head failed but not the stitching. Did the stitching weaken
the rest of the head?
Happy Safe motoring,
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"


On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 11:35 AM W David Doiron via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hello All,
> I had a 948 head that was stitched in 1967, and used for
> SCCA regional and National H Prod racing for 7 years.
> The head did fail, but NOT at the stitching!!
> W David Doiron
>
>
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> > Hi List,
> >
> > While not a Spridget block,this is a cast iron block that is being
> repaired by what I've known called 'Metal Stitching'.  I've never seen it
> done before but have seen the occasional vintage (UK Vintage - pre 1940s)
> racing car block that has been repaired this way.
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2ub4ZvBXYk
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Daniel
> >>>>
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