I'm getting ready to port-match the intake and exhaust using Fel-Pro Gaskets as a template. It's a SBC with Dorman Rams Horns. Don't gimme no guff, I got a new Summit 280HP motor for free.

I see all the Eastwood and other such kits which aren't bad but I'm not doing the entire head porting deal. Just cleaning things up a bit. It seems to me that the abrasive cones at around 80 grit would be easy to find in bulk from a friendly source.

The cool thing is that I'm actually getting to play with the engine meaning that I have most of the body and chassis stuff handled

Any experience in this area ?

Dawg-A-Saurus

 

None! But I will bump this back up for you!

No guff here!!!!!!! Free engine! (is that because no one will pay for them?)

OK, a little guff! LOL

 

Auto Body Repair Tools Shop, Auto Body Supplies, Automotive & Classic Car Restoration - Eastwood
They make a whole kit &/or the pieces

 

Lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig. Polishing a boat anchor, it's still a boat anchor. Drinking Blatz and calling it good, it's still Blatz. I could go on, but that should be enough gruff for now.

You could also try autobody toolmart (didn't see any here), or even harbor freight for flapper wheels and cones. Might be able to get a box in bulk for less $$$.

Or here: http://www.ruffstuff.com/pages/finish.html

 

I have found that the Harbor Frieght and the like don't use a quality adheasevie when building their wheels, burrs etc. - They are ok for hogging out ruff stuff - for a good smooth finish or swirl patterns I want a better product - Eastwood and (Blank memory) sell a good priced product for the home based mecinic.

 

I'll agree that Eastwood would be my first choice as well, but tend to be more expensive overall.

 

I use a Metabo 700 GE electric die grinder and sandpaper rolls for porting and polishing. There are Eastwood kits available on ebay Engine Cylinder Head Porting Kit: eBay Motors (item 230538335883 end time Oct-21-10 11:48:42 PDT) that look a lot like what I use. If you are going to do aluminum you will also need some beeswax to coat the abrasive so that the grit doesn't get loaded. If you get down around El Cajon swing by and I can show you what I use and how to get started.

 

Thanks Charlie,

I oughta stop by and shoot the breeze with you anyway given I work so close to your house. I'll PM you when I get a day off early.

 

Bring Blatz.

 

No Blatz out here smart-a$$. I think our equivalent is probably "Tecate".....

 

Just in case that reply reads wrong to some folks - Me and Havi are buddies. Or at least we were until his most recent defamatory, sarcastic contribution

 

I doubt it when you look at total cost. Cheap chinese or Indian abrasives don't last anywhere as long as quality Norton or 3M abrasives. I don't even use the cheap stuff on wood any more, the backing paper shreds in seconds, and the abrasive looks like beach sand.

My local True Value has a great selection of this kind of stuff in the section with Dremel tools. (for that matter the Dremel stuff seems to be high quality)

 

That True Value is one of the best hardware stores in a 50 mile radius!


Hey Dawg, nice score on the free boat anchor!

Bobby