sleeving my 409 block

[superchevy]

so I tore down my truck 409, and found major rust in 4 cylinders...taking it to the machine shop this morning to have them remove rotating assembly and see if it will clean up at 060 or if need sleeves...thoughts or experience with this anyone? thanks

 

[bobs409]

Have one in my 409 with no issues. Just make sure they leave a step at the bottom of the bore for the sleeve to sit in.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

I've had a few sleeves installed in 409 blocks, always through Tony at Day Automotive. The truck blocks require a little bit more effort to cut that "eyebrow" out by hand, if I remember correctly is was about $200 per cylinder.

I've got a 348 block or two that need one sleeve but I've held off since the cost of sleeving exceeds the value of the resulting repaired block. Different story for the 409 block .

 

[chuckl]

I've had a few sleeves installed in 409 blocks, always through Tony at Day Automotive. The truck blocks require a little bit more effort to cut that "eyebrow" out by hand, if I remember correctly is was about $200 per cylinder.

I've got a 348 block or two that need one sleeve but I've held off since the cost of sleeving exceeds the value of the resulting repaired block. Different story for the 409 block .

Tom, are these sleeves "dry?" If so, is there any problem with sealing? Chuck

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Not sure of the process, I suspect the block is heated up and the sleeve pounded into place. However it's done, I've never had any sealing issues. Am about to fire up a stock stroke dual quad 409 with two sleeves put in place by Tony Shaffer of Day Automotive. Tony assembled the bottom end. I am confident it was done properly by an experienced machinist.

 

[superchevy]

Where is Day Automotive located?

 

[Don Jacks]

He's in Mo.

 

[poison ivy]

dry vrs wet?

 

[Phil Reed]

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