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  1. 02-08-2015 09:43 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by 34_40 View Post
    Overtighten the intake bolts on a sbf and you can measure the distortion in the base pan rail.

    The block needs to be "flexible" or it will crack. I'm certain PEL is beyond the limits but we'll see for sure now!
    I know that the cast block is flexible and will deflect, but I wasn't aware that it would deform, with deflection becoming permanent.
    Last edited by rspears; 02-08-2015 at 10:43 AM.
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