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    Default Got a new tool...



    Could not find a machine shop around here with one. So, now I'm the proud owner of one.
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    O-ring?

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    Torque plate, I’m assuming? Who makes it?
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    Waaaaay cool

    I have used these on the BBC we raced in boats, but not on the 6.2/6.5

    Definitely get round cylinders with that beast.
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    Rent it out to everyone else and retire to the wonderland of your choice....
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    Quote Originally Posted by trbankii View Post
    Torque plate, I’m assuming? Who makes it?
    Local guy. Found that an old racing friend of mine had bought into a machine shop that specializes in old and obscure. They also do a lot of work for restorations of rare stuff. They have a source that will make them a torque plate for any application. I was just over there and they had a flat-head V8 on the assembly stand - it came out of a racer that set a record at Bonneville back in the 50's and a guy is restoring the car and going to race it again and wanted to keep it 100% original. The work going into the block is insane...all 8 holes needed sleeved, fixing the hacked-up port/relieve job, etc... I should have snapped a few pics. On the ground next to it was a 427 for a 1967 Vette that was undergoing a restoration.

    Yes, it will be for rent when I'm done. Shipping is going to be a *&^%$# though. Might be cheaper to ship the block here...lol.
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    I see them fairly readily available for gasoline engines. That’s the first I’ve seen for a 6.5, though.

    The “common” ones seem to start at about $250 to $500 depending on application. If you don’t mind the question, what did that set you back?

    I’d be inclined to agree with DvlDog…
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    Quote Originally Posted by trbankii View Post
    The “common” ones seem to start at about $250 to $500 depending on application. If you don’t mind the question, what did that set you back?
    More than that...

    He had to look up all the specs and do all the design work to machine it as they had never done one before.
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    Ok, I was wondering if it was fully custom or whether you found someone who had them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by trbankii View Post
    Ok, I was wondering if it was fully custom or whether you found someone who had them.
    First one was custom. Now they can be a production item. If you are interested I can get a price for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JeepSJ View Post
    First one was custom. Now they can be a production item. If you are interested I can get a price for you.
    Sent you a PM.
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