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I was asked about the balance on an aluminum block and about display at Columbus in an email. Since this is probably of concern to some I have posted me reply, plus some more details here.
"You are correct on the balance. The new foundry had me order two more sets of cores so we can pour two aluminum blocks after we pour the first iron one (first for him). I would like to have something for the show in Columbus, at least it is my current plan. I don't think Trumbull Metals will be holding me up for months on end like Quaker City Castings did. I was going to mold the iron casting Friday 1/16/09 but they ran out of part A binder chemical which will be delivered 1/19. I had my camera ready to take some pics of the place and molding when I got Corey's message about the delay. He is really ready to work on these things. This next week we will be getting the process started."
I have also secured a boring head for the cam bores. I am working with Big Kaiser to get the tools ready to go. This will allow me to bore the cam and cranks within 5 or 10 thousandths so the builders will only need to hone them to size. I also have Trumbull casting a Third OP machining fixture for the blocks. This fixture allows proper placing of the cam and crank from both decks.
If anyone feels complelled to verify anything I am saying with Trumbull Metal Specialties you can reach Corey Jarvis at 330-349-4505 or email him at corey@trumbullmetal.com. I worked with him on the FE blocks when he was at another foundry. I believe that foundry is still making the FE blocks for Pond when he needs them.
BTW, Pond re-set the NHRA A Stock record with one of our iron blocks.
