juvi1624
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- Mar 24, 2009
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Norristown,
Pennsylvania
Hey guys, I'm planning on ordering up some stuf to try and get my engine back together soon, and am planning on doing a filled block with HardBlok, as that is what it seems most of the muscle car guys are running as well as some DSM'ers(including Shep from what I've read). Since this is the first one I've done and this stuff isn't exactly cheap, nor is a new block if I mess it up, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or tips to make it go as easy as possible. I know they say to have the main caps torqued and a torque plate(which I have from previous engine builds) installed while it sets. one guy(with 2 1000+ 4g's) told me to fill it to about 1 inch below the deck, is this what most people do? I've seen pics of some filled blocks on the net that appear to be filled to the very top, so should I fill it up to the very top? If I fill it up to the very top, what happens if I need to get the block decked? Will the machine shop's machine be able to deck cement? Should I fill it before or after the machine work? Any thing else I should consider? Thanks.