I'm looking at a block for sale (actually a neighbor). He bought the block already machined with grooves cut in it for an out of state guy a couple years ago and never used it. I've never had this done and was wondering about the correct dimensions to make sure it was done right before snatching this thing up. How wide, deep should it be and how far away from the bore should it be. Or better, where on the gasket should it make the print?

I'd take it to the engine builder to have it checked out, but thats not an option at the moment due to time.

 

don't you also have to have the heads you will be using machined as well for the o-ringed setup?

 

I could get those matched if I decided to ever use it. This guy was gonna give me this motor, but I think its already gone so...............

 

no need to machine a reciver groove on the heads . thats how my 6.0 was set up and its been through so many combo's its not funny

 

Well, I didn't get a chance to snag this up. Someone got there before me. He litterally gave it away.

Anyway, for future reference....anyone wanna share any details? I'm gonna doubt so cause I did some searching and came up with nothing. I'm guessing the main question anyone would have is where to locate the cut in reference to the gasket being used.

 

to tell you the truth i 'm not sure either , you should just call a machine shop and ask them. ( make sure its an older machineshop that has done a few of these)