The Great Pumpkin - '71 Duster
Wow, another long time between updates. It's been cold up until just recently so I am finally getting out more now that it's tolerable.
So despite being stuck inside for the last 6 months, I have been collecting parts and tools for my 416 build up. Save for a few small odds and ends, I have pretty much everything needed to complete the build, just one or two more parts orders and I'll be set.
For now, I have taken the block outside to look it over. The first task was to deburr it - this involves breaking all the sharp edges and grinding down some of the casting flash, especially in the oil drain back holes.
I used a flex shaft rotary grinder with a carbide burr and it worked great. It does create a lot of dust and chips though so the block will really need to be cleaned thoroughly before assembly.
Also started to mask off the machined areas for painting which will be the next step after deburring. Don't remember whether I said what I was using for paint but I chose Plastikote based on reading some stuff on the forums. I'm debating whether to prime it before painting, not sure yet.
Also going to do use Glyptal in the valley. I need to clean the valley really well though, there is some flash rust forming. Hope to get this done on Saturday, supposed to be really nice.
Anyway, here's a few pics.
Here is the freshly machined block, ready for battle.
A pile of parts soon to be an engine.
This is the flex shaft tool I used to deburr the block.
Starting to mask off for paint.
More to come!
Wow, another long time between updates. It's been cold up until just recently so I am finally getting out more now that it's tolerable.
So despite being stuck inside for the last 6 months, I have been collecting parts and tools for my 416 build up. Save for a few small odds and ends, I have pretty much everything needed to complete the build, just one or two more parts orders and I'll be set.
For now, I have taken the block outside to look it over. The first task was to deburr it - this involves breaking all the sharp edges and grinding down some of the casting flash, especially in the oil drain back holes.
I used a flex shaft rotary grinder with a carbide burr and it worked great. It does create a lot of dust and chips though so the block will really need to be cleaned thoroughly before assembly.
Also started to mask off the machined areas for painting which will be the next step after deburring. Don't remember whether I said what I was using for paint but I chose Plastikote based on reading some stuff on the forums. I'm debating whether to prime it before painting, not sure yet.
Also going to do use Glyptal in the valley. I need to clean the valley really well though, there is some flash rust forming. Hope to get this done on Saturday, supposed to be really nice.
Anyway, here's a few pics.
Here is the freshly machined block, ready for battle.
A pile of parts soon to be an engine.
This is the flex shaft tool I used to deburr the block.
Starting to mask off for paint.
More to come!