Would you let me Sand and Hone your block?
09-19-2006, 10:25 AM
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sanding and polishing block deck
[QUOTE=abc4yew;1132476]Man, I am certifiabley nuts. I 400 grit sanded my engine block deck this weekend....the result...polished to a shine...no more low spots and casting marks...
I have to admit that I dont know a whole lot about the block and head on these diesels but wouldnt polishing the deck make it easier for a gasket to squirt out under high boost pressure? I have messed with various gas engines in the past and was always told that you need a rougher texture to the decks to insure a positive grip on the gasket. Does this not matter on these engines?
Just curious.
David
I have to admit that I dont know a whole lot about the block and head on these diesels but wouldnt polishing the deck make it easier for a gasket to squirt out under high boost pressure? I have messed with various gas engines in the past and was always told that you need a rougher texture to the decks to insure a positive grip on the gasket. Does this not matter on these engines?
Just curious.
David
09-19-2006, 03:58 PM
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Berettaman, Geeze, I hope 5 layers of shiny steel in the gasket don't squirt out from between those 26 studs. If this gasket was rubber or cork maybe but on a molecular layer 400 grit leaves lots of grip on the smooth steel gasket. But I guess we'll find out. ks
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