Lykins Motorsports 496ci FE Pond Cast Iron Block Prep

[@danielwilson6665]

Brent, your camera work really helps to reveal the intricate details involved with the essential block work and your methodical approach to describing the process makes everything crystal clear. Your heart and circulatory system is kinda like a priority main oiling system 😉and I’m glad that you can treat your condition with the proper medication. You’re one of my favorite online builders. I appreciate everything that you do for the Motorsports community 🏁.

[@enricosalvatore5353]

Looking forward to many more videos in the future from you Brent. Your eye for detail coupled with your knowledge and humbleness is a pleasure to watch. Best wishes with your new medication and have a lovely Easter.

[@Berzrk-Z]

I'm building almost the exact same build (RPM block at the machine shop as we speak) and it's my very first build. I'll be paying very close attention to this series. Thanks for all you do Mr Lykins!

[@galaxiex1]

So glad to hear you are doing well. Heart issues are scary! Awesome block. Thanks for showing us the details!

[@wysetech2000]

Several years ago I was feeling poorly and my Doc odered some tests. They discovered that my red blood cell count was out of whack. I was around 40yo at the time. They gave me a blood transfusion and suspected something serious. Two weeks later I had more tests and everything was normal and I was feeling much better. I retuned to work and a day later I was doing an injector flush on a customer's car and while it was running I picked up the can of flush. After the typical warnings about wearing gloves it stated , "may damage red blood cells" I almost fainted on the spot. From that day on I used the product with respect and gloves and 33 years later I have never had the problem again. I guess I'm saying that to be careful with some of the new chemicals we use for cleaning and other things these days. Wear a mask and gloves, especially with the doors closed. The world needs you, Brent.

[@cavscout62]

Beautiful Block and so glad you’re good on your Pump! God Bless You.

[@scottshouseofh.o.racing]

Glad to hear they got you on meds to help and you're feeling better! 😁👍🏁

[@TonysHotRodGarage]

Glad to hear your heart is healthy Brent. Heart issues are scary! Those Pond blocks sure are nice! Great paint choice too, it's beautiful. Looking forward to watching it come together. 🏁

[@dennistone8710]

Glad you're feeling better, sorry you had to go through that episode. Engine looks great, I love your thoroughness and attention to detail.

[@Turbo4Joe363]

Glad to hear that you are doing well! I went through something similar where they thought that I had a heart attack. All the tests turned out negative and I am still alive. Symptoms were similar to following a Turdyota in my 427 Cobra (ERA replicar).

[@garythorsell5061]

Nice stay well the engine world 🌎 needs you 😊

[@davidwoolard7571]

Glad to hear that the ticker has got a lot of life in it

[@donpryor2427]

So sorry to hear that take care be carefull

[@garythorsell5061]

Hello you are a great teacher 😊 thanks

[@sorshiaemms5959]

What a heavy duty block can t wait to see it finished

[@hectorortega9131]

God bless you brother...

[@paulolson734]

Glad you're feeling ok. My wife had SVT about 4 times before doctors were able to correctly identify the cause. She had a cardiac ablasion a few years ago and has been fine since.

[@MrKT1955]

Hi Brent, I'm glad you're doing well.

[@jeffschwartz5199]

Glad your tests went well .

[@jasonhastings5538]

Man thats a chunk of iron!!!!!

[@sorshiaemms5959]

Glad your feeling better take care

[@Turbo4Joe363]

That is a beast of a block! Love 'old school' cast iron....it can take TONS of HP. How much more than an OEM 427 side oiler does it weigh? I was worried when I saw that 'FORD Blue' spray paint cap. But, it turned out looking awesome! BTW: I wish that I was your pipe plug salesman!....lol

[@tommywilliams5135]

I listened to you talking about your health I am same problems my blood pressure been up and down I take meds for it having trouble with my kidneys I had covid 19 twice with in 5 mounths ever since that I have sick did you have covid

[@marianoleonel8914]

Hi, it is great to hear that your health is ok! I love weber carburators. In Argentina, the majority of race cars use weber carburator IDA, IDF, and DCOE, particularly, I prefer IDA because it has longer venturis, and with all weber carburator it is very simple to make a change in main jet, emulsion tube, or air jet, you can change venturies sizes very easy, etc..unlike of Holley stuff you don't Have to drain the bowl to make a change. Some race cars in Argentina have Holley carburators with a custom plate, which allow uses main fuel jet and emulsione tubes from a weber carburator. Last but not least, there are plenty of intake manifolds which allow you individual carburation with weber stuff. regards

[@lykinsmotorsports]

Never been a Weber fan. Extremely expensive for less performance.

[@marianoleonel8914]

@@lykinsmotorsports Yes, it is true that they are very expensive. but I Love the simplicity of weber. I Don't know why you say less performance, of course you have more knowleged than me. but I saw a lot of six in line turning near 10.000 rpm with only one weber IDA 51 of course they are tunned, but it Don't Have problems. I leave two KZbin links with a typical configuration with a weber you can ser in Argentina. the First a drag race Ford Falcon six in line pushrod engine with 3 IDA. the second Ford DOCH engine in a Dyno m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5nMf6KrjMelgqs m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIi7XnmiiZdqo5o

[@creekjonsun]

Would it be possible, to build a STD Bore & Stroke 427 with hydraulic roller lifters (Using the block shown) Using premium parts to run on unleaded 91 octane pump gas ?

[@scottfritz4988]

Why would you need wider cam bearings? For high valve spring spring pressure?

[@1murder99]

I am having a good week. There is a rifle match tomorrow in Wichita Falls. I always look forward to that.

[@lykinsmotorsports]

Go get ‘em!

[@imdoomsayer1]

What determines whether or not you use the rear pressure relief valve ? Do you normally just plug it and rely on the pump spring ? How about in a dry sump application? Would you then use the pressure relief in the block ?

[@lykinsmotorsports]

Aftermarket blocks don't have them.

[@JD-fx1mb]

Did I here Weber induction?

[@dennistone8710]

Yes you did!

[@richardcrawford8047]

Brent, Will the Dura-Bond F-24 427 sideoiler Cam bearings work in this block as will?

[@lykinsmotorsports]

No sir.

[@1murder99]

Would anyone believe that is a 352 block like is says on the casting?

[@lykinsmotorsports]

The 352 marking on factory blocks was on many other blocks, not just 352's.

[@jeffschwartz5199]

All that I've seen say 352 .

[@danielwilson6665]

I’ve seen the “352” indicator on factory 428 castings as well. The block part number should help avoid any confusion about the identity of the block.