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The new foundry had me order two more sets of cores so we can pour two aluminum blocks after we pour the first iron one (first for him). I would like to have something for the show in Columbus, at least it is my current plan. I don't think Trumbull Metals will be holding me up for months on end like Quaker City Castings did. I was going to mold the iron casting Friday 1/16/09 but they ran out of part A binder chemical which will be delivered 1/19. I had my camera ready to take some pics of the place and molding when I got Corey's message about the delay. He is really ready to work on these things. This next week we will be getting the process started.
I have also secured a boring head for the cam bores. I am working with Big Kaiser to get the tools ready to go. This will allow me to bore the cam and cranks within 5 or 10 thousandths so the builders will only need to hone them to size. I also have Trumbull casting a Third OP machining fixture for the blocks. This fixture allows proper placing of the cam and crank from both decks.
If anyone feels complelled to verify anything I am saying with Trumbull Metal Specialties you can reach Corey Jarvis at 330-349-4505 or email him at corey@trumbullmetal.com. I worked with him on the FE blocks when he was at another foundry. I believe that foundry is still making the FE blocks for Pond when he needs them.
BTW, Pond re-set the NHRA A Stock record with one of our iron blocks.
Tod
Another update from Tod as of 1/18/09: