[blykins]

Update:

I got the block back from the machine shop yesterday. I just had it cleaned up so I could inspect it a little further.

After all the paint and dirt was off of it, I could see it has a high nickel content. Good.

I also had an inspector buddy of mine come over last night and wet mag/ultrasonic test the block.

We went over the WHOLE block....I mean everywhere. No cracks. Good.

We also got excellent results from the ultrasonic test also. I'm very pleased with my $5.50 block. I mapped all the cylinders. The average thickness was .290". The thinnest part was on #8 cylinder....it was .220".

My plan is to go with a 4.130" bore. Looks like I can do that with meat to spare.

I'm psyched! My first FE build!