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Lyn Smith 03-31-2014 10:33 AM
Big block engine assembly quiz.
 
Ran across a picture in a old Corvette News magazine showing the big block assembly line in Tonawanda nj from the mid 60s.Next to the assembly line was a garbage can full of empty shaving cream cans.What did they use the shaving cream for while they were assembling a big block engine?I have heard of it being used for this before ,but didnt know they actually did this on the assembly line.

DMann0825 03-31-2014 11:19 AM
Re: Big block engine assembly quiz.
 
i would assume to fill the water jackets of the heads before installing them to prevent crap and flashing from falling into the cylinders. dave

Charlie A 03-31-2014 01:02 PM
Re: Big block engine assembly quiz.
 
"Shaving" the heads for a special few prior to assembly????

Sorry, couldn't resist that one.

Jim Kaekel 03-31-2014 02:25 PM
Re: Big block engine assembly quiz.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dmann0825 (Post 426238)
i would assume to fill the water jackets of the heads before installing them to prevent crap and flashing from falling into the cylinders. Dave
x2

Charlie A 03-31-2014 03:42 PM
Re: Big block engine assembly quiz.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel (Post 426254)
x2
That's what google says too.


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