extended time between block casting and assembly
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extended time between block casting and assembly
I've recorded a '64 block that was cast on April 26th but not assembled until Sept. 5th. Also a '63 block that was cast on Jan 11th and not assembled until May 23rd. Both of these are deemed to be original stampings. What could be a logical reason for such a delay? What could cause a block to sit around for so long before assembly?
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well from what I read and understood is the casting plant was a little ways away from the machining and assembly plant but still considered one plant. I could see how a block could get lost in the shuffle from transporting. Or maybe a block after cast got sent to quality control and sat there for awhile and once passed got worked back into the system if it was still good.
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Possible block was pulled for "quality control" checks, or was involved in engineering evaluation/redesign changes or something similar. It also could have simply "got lost". Some engines were also transferred from Flint to Tonawanda for interchangeability evaluations. Could also be one of these. Lastly, strikes at the various plants could account for some delays. I know for a fact this occurred for the early 1970 model Corvettes.
We did similar things back in industry in the 1970's for various reasons. But the date spread is "not typical", and could possibly cause some issues in NCRS judging.
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We did similar things back in industry in the 1970's for various reasons. But the date spread is "not typical", and could possibly cause some issues in NCRS judging.
Larry
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Possible block was pulled for "quality control" checks, or was involved in engineering evaluation/redesign changes or something similar. It also could have simply "got lost". Some engines were also transferred from Flint to Tonawanda for interchangeability evaluations. Could also be one of these. Lastly, strikes at the various plants could account for some delays. I know for a fact this occurred for the early 1970 model Corvettes.
We did similar things back in industry in the 1970's for various reasons. But the date spread is "not typical", and could possibly cause some issues in NCRS judging.
Larry
We did similar things back in industry in the 1970's for various reasons. But the date spread is "not typical", and could possibly cause some issues in NCRS judging.
Larry
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I think I've solved the issue. Regarding the engines I'm referring to, the casting was moved from Tonawanda to the Central Foundry in Saginaw, MI in April '62. Those castings were then shipped to Tonawanda for assembly. It's easy to believe some blocks got left out of order or lost in the shuffle at Tonawanda.
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