[Snakecharmer]

Here are some of the questions that I have been asked about this engine. They are really important so I thought I'd post them with the answers for everyone:

Has the block been bored? I don't know but I will confirm. The pistons are custom Venolia flat tops so it's very possible that there is a bore. I'll check the mechanics notes and post the results.

Are the heads iron? Yes, they are the original large port hi performance iron heads that came with the engine.

Is the block sleeved? No, the block is not sleeved

Has there been any porting? No. Neither the intake nor the heads have had any material removed at the ports.

Has it been welded? Yes. There is a small piece of the skirting near the pan that has been welded at some time in the past. It is in a non-stressed and non-structural area of the skirting. Looks like someone threw a rod at some point and it must have punched a piece of the skirting loose.

Has it been surfaced? The deck is standard height.

Is the block filled? No

Has the crank been ground? It is the original piece (see casting number above) and has been only chamferred and polished.

Hope this helps,
Charmer