This week, Davin wraps up our three-part mini-series on prepping an engine block for the machine shop. In the first episode, Davin taught you how to read micrometers. In the second episode, we put those skills to the test when measuring the cylinder bores of our current Redline Rebuild project. This third and final episode is an explanation of what we discovered in the previous episode, tips on cleaning up the engine block, and what the machine shop will want to know.
Ep. 1 – How to read micrometers:
Ep. 2 – Measuring Cylinder Bores:
#DIY #DavinReckow #Engineprep
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Can we get a list of your bore gauges, ect that you used in your last video. Much appreciated. Thank you. Great videos 👍
Cool stuff . Can't wait for the next redline rebuild video ( whatever engine rebuild it is )
More Thirlby=more good. How does one port a head? How to hone? Crack repair? Also: fu manchu rocks.
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