The normal diy trick for this is a sheet of glass on the bench with sandpaper on it. Far more level than wood. Then you set the head or block on it and slide the block/head on it. The weight of part works to your advantage. If doing a really heavy block, you use the engine hoist to hold up part of the weight.
For a head, this might work. For a whole block not so sure. I get what you’re saying tho. Honestly, the piece of wood with weight evenly distributed. That will conform slightly, but not too much…Since this video, I have double checked my deck #’s and it is more than within spec so this definitely works. As long as you follow some of the basic rules that I stated it should turn out pretty decent. 👌🏻.
I might go that route depending what’s available. Those ones are a little more forgiving. i’m pretty confident. I have a really good surface for just about any gasket tho.
@@nicholsperformance92 Absolutely, I was just sayin' but next time get a couple of cinder blocks so the weight is distributed a bit more evenly than a crankshaft can do. Should be ok though.😎👍
@@nicholsperformance92 You are welcome. What's going on, you still healing from honing those cylinders .030" by hand? Been waiting to see that puppy go together.😁😎👍
This is quite motivating I am trying to build a nice engine for my 89 Pontiac gta and recently got a 350 for free and decide to build it this is my first ever build and trying to study up and see what to do when building this anything would be better than the 305 it has right now
I understand what you’re saying, but there’s only so many height options. And most engines are a little out of whack like mine is (factory specs are all over the place) where both decks are at two different heights. This is why if possible cutting the block more precisely is key.
I have shared your fix for the G-80 posi issue with many people, after blowing up 2 i've gone with a 35 spline 9" with a Yukon locker. My piston's are .004" in the hole, good luck i'll be watching for the results.🙃
Awesome, I’m glad to hear that, well, not the blowing up part lol. You’re never have to worry again with that 9 inch! Hopefully it’s close to your number. I’ll be happy with that.
Didn't take enough off for it to really matter any ways. this was more of a resurface job. And I measured off the piston tops once installed so I know its right on the money. I will find a better way to measure next time tho. Have you ever measured one of these old blocks? These things were funky spec from the factory, and they still ran forever!
