i know this is weird, BUT if i want to put block hardener in the block, but still retain somekind of waterpassages in it, what would be the best thing to use? you know i would like to strengten the block in the cylinder area, and have small water circulation inside the block...

any ideas?

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There is some info. on this subject in the SL6 Block article. Mostly at the end of the story. <A HREF="http://www.slantsix.org/articles/dutra-blocks/slant-blocks.htm">http://www.slantsix.org/articles/dutra-blocks/slant-blocks.htm</A>

Just don't fill it all the way to the top and use clay or wax to keep the filler out of the waterpump enty area. I have filled blocks about 1/3 the way and cooling does not seem to suffer at all.
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is the block weaker in the bottom?

i would think that there is more pressure in the combustion area, but in the lower part the piston is trying to do more of sideways movement...well thanks! i have to try this....


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