Death Of A Block

Larry Hill · 09-09-2015, 01:07 PM

Pulling my old backyardgin engine apart for the last time made me think of all the good things we have done. Block is broke and not repairable, its racing days are over. Maybe it will come back as a cast iron skillet and cook many a great meal. It could come back as ornamental iron used on Bourbon street and catch beads and watch the constant party.

We only missed one Indy and that was my fault. I have no idea how many rounds you help me win after I did a poor job one the line and you run right on the number.

Bottom line you taught me a lot after I learned to listen to what you were trying to tell me.

Alan Nyhus · 09-09-2015, 04:52 PM

Larry, something that gave you that much service needs a good final resting place.

Check out this website for some great ideas on coffee tables made from blocks. -Al

http://www.theparksideonline.com/the...k-coffee-table

Billy Nees · 09-10-2015, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

taught me a lot after I learned to listen to what you were trying to tell me.

Ain't it funny how that works? Really good blocks DO go to Heaven just like the Goldfish we had when we were children.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 09-10-2015, 09:03 AM

If that's a 440 block, you wouldn't have to worry about someone stealing it and carting it out the door.

Paul Precht · 09-10-2015, 09:46 AM

Hi Larry, could you put up a pic of the block damage, the only 440 block I've seen broken was a friends who ran twin turbos on Alcohol with about 35lbs boost in his drag boat.

modelman1960 · 09-10-2015, 10:16 AM

Larry & Patsy, Was so sad to hear of your problems at Indy through the "live" reports. Here's an idea for the block that will allow it to continue to serve you in another capacity. It may not be necessary in your locale, but up here in C.N.Y. this works really great. A drag racer that lives about 5 miles from me got tired of the snow plows taking down his mail box every winter, so he built a base from an old B.B. (broken) Chevy Block, then welded a crankshaft to the block, put his mail box on the end of the crankshaft, then surrounded the mail box with an old dragster style roll cage. He painted it orange, and the plows haven't taken it down since.
Re-purpose and re-use Sir.
Does this mean you're done racing for the year?
That would be even sadder.
Walt

Larry Hill · 09-10-2015, 07:39 PM

Trying to get another bullet ready.

Andrew Hill · 09-11-2015, 04:02 PM

Ever seen top gear? Turn that block into a coffee table!

Jim Cimarolli · 09-12-2015, 10:35 AM

I don't think Patsy would go for that!

Larry Hill · 09-13-2015, 11:31 AM

The block will become a cam break in tool. Turn the mains upside down, oil pump, drive gear, oil pan, heads, rockers, front cover with hole, and 1/2'' drill. I only do four cylinders at a time in a skip one order. 1, 4, 6, 7 or 8, 3, 5, 2.

Paul the block split between 4 and 6 at its thinnest part in line with the crankshaft centerline , the block had 8 sleeves in it

09-09-2015, 01:07 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,280 Likes: 1,637 Liked 9,456 Times in 1,957 Posts	Death Of A Block Pulling my old backyardgin engine apart for the last time made me think of all the good things we have done. Block is broke and not repairable, its racing days are over. Maybe it will come back as a cast iron skillet and cook many a great meal. It could come back as ornamental iron used on Bourbon street and catch beads and watch the constant party. We only missed one Indy and that was my fault. I have no idea how many rounds you help me win after I did a poor job one the line and you run right on the number. Bottom line you taught me a lot after I learned to listen to what you were trying to tell me. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-09-2015, 04:52 PM	#2
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,166 Likes: 1,018 Liked 762 Times in 226 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block Larry, something that gave you that much service needs a good final resting place. Check out this website for some great ideas on coffee tables made from blocks. -Al http://www.theparksideonline.com/the...k-coffee-table __________________ "That'll never work....." Last edited by Alan Nyhus; 09-09-2015 at 06:22 PM.

09-10-2015, 09:03 AM	#4
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,111 Likes: 164 Liked 649 Times in 208 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block If that's a 440 block, you wouldn't have to worry about someone stealing it and carting it out the door.

09-10-2015, 09:46 AM	#5
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 690 Likes: 281 Liked 224 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block Hi Larry, could you put up a pic of the block damage, the only 440 block I've seen broken was a friends who ran twin turbos on Alcohol with about 35lbs boost in his drag boat.

09-10-2015, 10:16 AM	#6
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block Larry & Patsy, Was so sad to hear of your problems at Indy through the "live" reports. Here's an idea for the block that will allow it to continue to serve you in another capacity. It may not be necessary in your locale, but up here in C.N.Y. this works really great. A drag racer that lives about 5 miles from me got tired of the snow plows taking down his mail box every winter, so he built a base from an old B.B. (broken) Chevy Block, then welded a crankshaft to the block, put his mail box on the end of the crankshaft, then surrounded the mail box with an old dragster style roll cage. He painted it orange, and the plows haven't taken it down since. Re-purpose and re-use Sir. Does this mean you're done racing for the year? That would be even sadder. Walt

09-10-2015, 07:39 PM	#7
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,280 Likes: 1,637 Liked 9,456 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block Trying to get another bullet ready. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-11-2015, 04:02 PM	#8
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 701 Likes: 427 Liked 170 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block Ever seen top gear? Turn that block into a coffee table! __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED

09-12-2015, 10:35 AM	#9
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 728 Likes: 112 Liked 135 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block I don't think Patsy would go for that!

09-13-2015, 11:31 AM	#10
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,280 Likes: 1,637 Liked 9,456 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block The block will become a cam break in tool. Turn the mains upside down, oil pump, drive gear, oil pan, heads, rockers, front cover with hole, and 1/2'' drill. I only do four cylinders at a time in a skip one order. 1, 4, 6, 7 or 8, 3, 5, 2. Paul the block split between 4 and 6 at its thinnest part in line with the crankshaft centerline , the block had 8 sleeves in it __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817