Re: Question - Blown head cleanup...

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

> "Fry, Larry" wrote:
> 
> Re-seasoning a block is not cost-effective.   A true stress-relieve
> would require a furnace capable of 2000 degrees F. and to be viable
> would have to be done in a vacuum furnace.  The cost: about $800 AND
> those strong, steel toolblocks would have to be larger than the block
> itself, otherwise the engine block will move the toolblocks, not the
> other way around. Plus, high-nickel bolts large/strong enough to
> successfully resist deformation at the forces they would be subjected
> to would cost literally thousands.  I know, we perform process such as
> this in our business.
> 
> Larry
> sandiego16V

Ok, I understand it cost a lot to get the equipment, but are you saying
it costs $800 just to have it _done_ to your block?

TBerk

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