Can anyone tell me if this will really works?


I had my new 4 bolt main block fixed and I was going to have a little block fill put in for insurance but I'm hearing from a couple guys who have tried this that it doesn't hold. Is this correct? Is my new block Junk?

If so can I change out L19 rod bolts on Eagle H beams with something with smaller heads so I don't have to clearance the block so much on the next block? I'm guessing if I change the bolts I will need to have the rotating assembly re-balanced right?

Thanks

 

I've seen it work and I've seen it fail so I'm not inclined to hold much confidence in that approach.

There is a Devcon product that does work although I can't remember it's name off the top of my head. I will find out Monday and get back to you though. I have used the Devcon stuff and it holds.

The L19's can be a pain clearance wise. What I usually do is grind a little on the edge of the bolt head to get ~.030-.050 clearance. Don't go crazy with it, just grind the edge that's causing a problem. The brand of rod plays a big part in the "clearance game".

Good luck.

-Mindgame

 

I have used the Devcon stuff with success 2 out of 3 times. The popularity of the Eagle H-beam for a stroker escapes me as they are one of the worst for clearance. I can't say for sure why it didn't work that one time. But get the block warm, get the area clean, etc. and I guess it will give you the best shot at it.

Rich

 

Thanks Guys.

My problem right now is that I had it fixed several months ago and I've been waiting for the block fill to be done and then re-check my cylinder measurements.

I was told that I should only put in about an inch of block fill to seal up the area were the block was fixed.

What does the Devcon look like? The machine shop that did it said they had fixed them before. It looks like a copper colored material to me.

The point on the Eagle H beams is a good one. I traded out some wok for a forged rotating assembly and the dealer sold Eagle so thats why I went with it.