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Title: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: 7707 on December 29, 2018, 12:14:11 PM: I am looking for a KB WATERBLOCK or blocks must have std cam height. If you have one for sale please get in touch.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: desotoman on December 29, 2018, 01:03:40 PM: I believe they are making the KB aluminum Street blocks at this time. The difference is the sleeves are cast into the block and not replaceable.

Good Stage VI KB blocks are getting hard to find, so these might be a good alternative for you.

Good luck,

Tom G.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: 7707 on December 29, 2018, 01:21:44 PM: Rarer than hens teeth is a phrase I use. But there are still some out there. Just hoping that I can find a couple.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: manta22 on December 29, 2018, 02:29:37 PM: Have you talked to Donovan?

Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: 7707 on December 29, 2018, 02:51:21 PM: My problem is so much of the car was built around the 426 to change would mean so much work and nothing I have would fit a Donovan.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: Bob Drury on December 31, 2018, 09:53:55 PM: If You have not already looked, google racingjunk.com and if You join (free) they may let You post a "Wanted ad." Good Luck
"One Run Bob", out.....................
p.s. You might have Your stateside guys check with some of the shops that repair aluminum blocks... Racers have a bad habit of having repairs made and forgetting to show up to pay... so You never know....................................................... :cheers:
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: 7707 on January 01, 2019, 01:06:27 AM: Thanks for the advice and a good idea. Will get on to it straight away.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: fordboy628 on January 01, 2019, 06:11:45 AM: Nostalgia Top Fuel drag racers are using up alloy KB and alloy Donovan blocks. Many of those guys are hoarding what they have, since new supply does not exist.

BUT, you might want to place a Parts Wanted ad in an NHRA publication. Can't hurt, and it spreads the word you are looking.

Hope you find a "useable" one.

:cheers:
Fordboy
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: 7707 on January 01, 2019, 08:54:41 AM: I have the word out. Just wait and See what comes up. I might try the BME hemi block.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: desotoman on January 01, 2019, 01:20:36 PM: Quote from: 7707 on January 01, 2019, 08:54:41 AM
I might try the BME hemi block.

I am not familiar with BME except for Bill Miller Engineering who does make Aluminum Rods etc. Is he now making Aluminum water Blocks?

Thanks,

Tom G.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: 7707 on January 01, 2019, 03:09:13 PM: Yes he is apparently. I’m going to call him tomorrow
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: POPS on January 01, 2019, 04:12:44 PM: Hello,
We have a non-windowed KB for sale.
It is a raised cam block and the cam drive is included.
5 new spare sleeves.
1/2 inch studs.
3/4 inch Bryant crank that was just tuned-up at Marine Crank.
Regards,
Don Jackson / Bob Dalton / Flashpoint
714-269-9645
djje2@cox.net
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: desotoman on January 04, 2019, 02:07:32 PM: Quote from: desotoman on January 01, 2019, 01:20:36 PM
Quote from: 7707 on January 01, 2019, 08:54:41 AM
I might try the BME hemi block.

I am not familiar with BME except for Bill Miller Engineering who does make Aluminum Rods etc. Is he now making Aluminum water Blocks?

Thanks,

Tom G.

Did you have a chance to talk to Bill Miller about new aluminum blocks? If so what is he making or selling?

Thanks,

Tom G.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: jl222 on January 04, 2019, 05:10:51 PM: Quote from: desotoman on January 04, 2019, 02:07:32 PM
Quote from: desotoman on January 01, 2019, 01:20:36 PM
Quote from: 7707 on January 01, 2019, 08:54:41 AM
I might try the BME hemi block.

I am not familiar with BME except for Bill Miller Engineering who does make Aluminum Rods etc. Is he now making Aluminum water Blocks?

Thanks,

Tom G.

Did you have a chance to talk to Bill Miller about new aluminum blocks? If so what is he making or selling?

Thanks,

Tom G.

Checking on my piston order today I asked Bill about the blocks (he always answers about orders himself)

Bill said ''not a chance in Hell, I have enough problems" :-D

JL222
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: 7707 on January 04, 2019, 05:37:48 PM: I ran out of time to call but thanks for the up date. There are some around and I am still looking.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: Bob Drury on January 05, 2019, 01:23:44 AM: Are You sure You didn't mean Brad Anderson at BAE?
"One Run", out................................
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: 7707 on January 05, 2019, 02:56:42 AM: I must have got it wrong. There are a few around it is just getting people to part with them.
Title: Re: 426 KB WATERBLOCK
Post by: desotoman on January 06, 2019, 01:48:42 PM: Quote from: jl222 on January 04, 2019, 05:10:51 PM

Checking on my piston order today I asked Bill about the blocks (he always answers about orders himself)

Bill said ''not a chance in Hell, I have enough problems" :-D

JL222

Thanks for the reply John. Good to know.

Tom G.