Re: Aluminum A engine block available?

Posted by John Icenhower on September 30, 1997 at 22:08:54

In Reply to: Aluminum A engine block available?
posted by Hayes Lowe on September 29, 1997 at 16:28:36

Hayes,
An aluminum replacement for the Model A and B is available from Donovan Engineering, 2305 Border Ave., Torrance, CA 90501 (301)320-3772.The area code may have changed since I received my package of information some years ago.They call it the Donovan Model "D" and here's what they said in their flyer:
356 T-6 aluminum
20% lighter, yet stronger than cast iron
201 C.I. displacement
Ductile iron sleeves
Ductile iron 4-bolt splayed angle main caps, finish honed to size
Five main bearings utilize insert bearings and neoprene rear seal
Water jackets 1/2" longer than stock
Full oil pressure to camshaft and crankshaft bearings
Extra large oil gallery with double row of bolts for sealing
Four extra large individual intake ports, doubling the size of stock
4340 aircraft quality main studs and nuts vs. bolts
Additional bolts for sealing intake and exhaust
Comes with:
Side cover plate with pressure take-off boss and remote oil filter adapter provision
Block kit: includes main studs, nuts and washers
Seats and guides for flatheads, or plugs and tubes for overhead
Cylinder sleeves
Main caps
There is a whole list of accessories....
It is pricey... for the SERIOUS tourer or racer....
A friend saw one in Wichita, Kansas in 1992 for $4000 for the basic block....
John

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Re: Aluminum A engine block available? Hayes Lowe October 01, 1997 at 09:24:26(0)

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