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Forum: General Q & A

09-29-2005, 10:32 AM

Replies: 11

Big engine probs,advice needed

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Posted By bck

Re: Big engine probs,advice needed

yep, leave some extra room for future problems, although if I have any future probs I will probably get rid of it. I believe both blocks are capable of 4.65 max. More thoughts anyone?

Forum: General Q & A

09-28-2005, 11:40 PM

Replies: 11

Big engine probs,advice needed

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Posted By bck

Re: Big engine probs,advice needed

I agree that getting some old cores would be the cheapest route (money is a concern). The problem is finding a pair of Mk IV blocks, hoping they are good, taking them to a machine shop to have them...

Forum: General Q & A

09-28-2005, 11:22 PM

Replies: 11

Big engine probs,advice needed

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Posted By bck

Re: Big engine probs,advice needed

How about this. I go middle of the road with that idea and get either Dart Big M or Merlin III blocks, which are completely compatible with all my MK IV stuff and punch them out to the max bore 4.65...

Forum: General Q & A

09-28-2005, 08:04 AM

Replies: 11

Big engine probs,advice needed

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Posted By bck

Re: Big engine probs,advice needed

I'm gonna take a ride and look at them, probably just being paranoid, but I'll sleep better. Now what to do about replacing them. Check to make sure the rest of the parts are ok and just get some new...

Forum: General Q & A

09-27-2005, 08:30 PM

Replies: 11

Big engine probs,advice needed

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Posted By bck

Re: Big engine probs,advice needed

Would that be a 502 and higher Merlin ? I assume they don't make a 454. I would like to reuse as many of the accessories as possible. Oil pan, bell housing, alt, power steering, the Merc distributer,...

Forum: General Q & A

09-27-2005, 07:41 PM

Replies: 11

Big engine probs,advice needed

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Posted By bck

Big engine probs,advice needed

I've got two problems going on here.
1- Took my motors to an engine builder. Didn't know of him personally, but took a knowledgeable friends recommendation. He is a couple hours away. The motors...

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