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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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440 block problem areas?
got a couple short blocks im going to be getting rid of. Is there any place in particular that should be checked for cracks etc on a 383 and 440 block? Anything specific to look for? thanks. jim
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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nope. unless there was strait water left in them below 32 deg f
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 04:59 AM
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Only thing im finding it both of these blocks is cactus! the darn packrats made nests inside this carryall and the blocks were buried inside it. jim
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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is there exesive rust anywhere on them?
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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just surface rust. I oiled a bank of cylinders down and ran a 3 legged hone through it real quick and its cleaning up pretty easy. Jim
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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where are you located?
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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tucson arizona. jim
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