Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

Tom Righter · Jan 25, 2019

Jim Weise said: ↑

Tom, I am sure we can, although with the advent of aftermarket blocks that already have that feature, we have not been doing it on the factory blocks.. for the mild to moderate builds that I do regularly. You need that extra oil groove, and the extra bearing holes, for high bleed deals.. big main clearance, full time rod oiling mods, big rod bearing and side clearances.

Thanks for mentioning this.. we will nail down the procedure, and pricing, and offer it as an option on our block program. I am doing a couple iron block moderate HP bracket motors this spring.
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Thanks

Bluzilla · Jan 26, 2019

I would like to Thank Jim and Ron once again for the "Top Notch" work and attention to detail on my current "Bluzilla" short block machine work! The videos make it clear for anyone to understand the importance for (at the very least) checking and or correcting the cam tunnel and lifter bore alignment. I knew before sending that block that the lifter bore alignment was and issue to some extent, so that did not surprise me, ..... though seeing how far out of alignment the tunnel was did. That in itself makes me wonder how many blocks are out there in the same or even worse configuration than mine was from the factory. I feel those of us that spend time studying and good money on custom camshaft profiles, distributor blueprinting/phasing, as well as making sure we have spot on valve train geometry, in regards to their respective effect on engine power output, should consider addressing this issue. As other than the mentioned alignment benefits, there has to be a substantial measurable power output gain from correct and concentric valve timing with these situations.
Now I get to begin the block assembly and research the "Ford" .874/.875 Solid Flat Tappet lifters for my application, .... as I'm comparing the cup height and oil band locations to our "Buick" lifters.
In closing, ..... I won't hesitate for a minute to send my future "Ken Betts Iron Block" to Jim and Ron when the time comes.

Thanks Again!
Larry

staged2ny · Feb 7, 2019

Jim Weise said: ↑

Thanks Ron for posting this stuff.

I asked him to do it, as he is the exclusive machinist for TSP here, and a video is worth a thousand words.

He does not do retail work directly, it is all done thru TSP. He stays busy, he is one of the most experienced Buick block guys out there now.. he's at 48 iron blocks and counting for me at TSP in the last 8 years, plus probably a dozen he had done before that, and a couple of his own.

That block in the videos he is working on was for me, belongs to Larry Berte (Buizilla) from the board here. I just delivered it a couple weeks ago to him down in Milwaukee.

To answer your question Ben, the cam tunnel and lifter bore operations are $375 each.. so having a fully blueprinted block is another $750 investment over the standard machine work.

A fully blueprinted block, ready to wash and assemble, with cam bearings installed, is $2250/exchange..

A block that the lifter bores and cam tunnel are checked, and noted, but not blueprinted, is $1500/exchange

I personally do all the prep work/ sonic testing/ oil mods, install the bearings, and make sure it's ready for use.

Obviously we are not going to ship anything that we think will be an issue, when it comes to non-blueprinted cam tunnels and lifter bores. A spec sheet will be provided with each engine, and this block will be a perfect match for our 470 and 482 rotating assemblies. 10.550 deck height is standard... Will work with anyone's parts, and you can customize your block (bore and main housing sizes and deck height) if you wish.

Deliver cost is $175 to any fastenal location in the USA. You simply put your core block in the crate that your fresh one arrives in, and take it back to the fastenal that you picked it up at, and they ship it back to me.

We think this is a great resource for guys that don't have machining connections locally, are ready for a change, or just want to step up to a fully blueprinted block. I don't know that anyone else offers this level of service.

I plan to have them on the shelf for immediate delivery this summer. Even if we are sold out, we can turn one in a couple weeks normally, let us know what your time constraints are.

Thanks
JW
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hey Jim what does one of your 482 rotating assemblies go for ? thanks, mike

LARRY70GS · Feb 18, 2019

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hey Jim what does one of your 482 rotating assemblies go for ? thanks, mike
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Depends on what you have already. I already had heads, intake and carburetor.

This might need to be updated,

http://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/level-1a-r-and-2a-r-specs-and-pricing.221428/

It doesn’t really cost any more to build a 482 vs. a 470.

Jim Weise · Feb 18, 2019

Yes Larry, I sent Mike a fresh estimate for the 482, we had a discussion via PM.. I should have responded to this thread.. I sent about 4-5 470/482 estimates out that day, 'tis the season for that..

Appreciate you not letting a potential customer get ignored.. Thanks Larry.

JW

LARRY70GS · Feb 18, 2019

My pleasure Jim.

455 Powered · Jul 17, 2019

Jim,how much would it cost to add crank machining/indexing? How much extra for you putting crank,rods,and pistons in?

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Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

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Bluzilla a.k.a. "THE DOCTOR"

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Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

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