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How much to machine block for splayed mains?

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Old Aug 11, 2001 | 04:44 PM
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How much to machine block for splayed mains?

That 'bout says it. Anybody ever have a 2 bolt main block machined for splayed 4 bolt caps?
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Old Aug 11, 2001 | 11:20 PM
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you could always do the obvious and and call the machine shop and ask for an estimate.

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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 10:05 PM
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Forget it. Just realized Milodon's splayed main cap set comes with a bushing for use as a drill guide. I'll do it myself.
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Old Aug 13, 2001 | 12:14 AM
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You still need to have the block align honed, the caps are never right out of the box.

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