I too have undertaken this build and after sharing with Joe D that I was working on one and needed some help, he provided great guidance and suggested i post some of my progress, so here goes.
I am building this out of 304 & 17-4 stainless instead of the leaded steel. I thought it sounded cool and since it will sit on a shelf most of its life didn't want any chance of rust developing so what the heck. I figured the cases would be a bear since there was so much material to remove and it was but got through it. Lots of chatter until i realized I shouldn't run at aluminum speed! I have not tapped any holes in the stainless yet so any pointers there would be appreciated. Planning on using Tap Magic EP ex thick and uncoated taps.
I read somewhere that someone was making gasket kits for this model but could not find specifics. Are there sets available?
AND I am still in awe of the incredible work other folks on this board do so please if you see me set something up weird and there is a better or have any suggestions please let me know.
And here are a few more of the progress to date - http://picasaweb.google.com/squarejtx/EngineSnow?authkey=Gv1sRgCIDDkI2-gPP_4QE#
Jason
I am building this out of 304 & 17-4 stainless instead of the leaded steel. I thought it sounded cool and since it will sit on a shelf most of its life didn't want any chance of rust developing so what the heck. I figured the cases would be a bear since there was so much material to remove and it was but got through it. Lots of chatter until i realized I shouldn't run at aluminum speed! I have not tapped any holes in the stainless yet so any pointers there would be appreciated. Planning on using Tap Magic EP ex thick and uncoated taps.
I read somewhere that someone was making gasket kits for this model but could not find specifics. Are there sets available?
AND I am still in awe of the incredible work other folks on this board do so please if you see me set something up weird and there is a better or have any suggestions please let me know.
And here are a few more of the progress to date - http://picasaweb.google.com/squarejtx/EngineSnow?authkey=Gv1sRgCIDDkI2-gPP_4QE#
Jason