I think I'm going to get back in the game...

blykins · #1 (**permalink**) 08-15-2011, 07:44 AM

Ok, just bought something to keep the block from splitting.....had to get it before I machine the block. Progress.....but slow progress.

patrickt · #2 (**permalink**) 08-16-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blykins

Ok, just bought something to keep the block from splitting.....had to get it before I machine the block. Progress.....but slow progress.

That sounds cool. I have a friend that is putting in one of these little jobbies, so please post some pics of whatever it is you're using on that FE.

blykins · #3 (**permalink**) 08-16-2011, 02:35 PM

The one I have is a little different as it touches all 5 main caps and then uses the oil pan bolts to help secure it as well. It's a full girdle and pretty much encapsulates the entire bottom end of the block. The oil pan bolts to it.

I normally don't really care much for girdles, but on an FE, where the block is skirted, I think it adds a great bit of strength.