NHcarnut Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 This Engine Block has been sitting since it was removed, I was told due to a "knocking bearing", that "was solid lead, and had to be poured to be replaced". It is very rusty, but my dad spent some time loosening fasteners with penetrating oil. Does it have any value? It is located in Upstate NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Your block has some value but is very rough, I would guess $50.00 if it is salvageable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Dear Nut,HAS some value as an ANCHOR,which judging by the rust IT has seen some use as.diz <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHcarnut Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Thanks for the replies. Anyone with a boat that needs an anchor? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 yard "art" would be a choice for me, maybe a nice rock garden sitting beside some cactus? You could even add a rotted wooden or bent wire wheel to add to the effect! I saw a mailbox stand made of an old crankshaft and Ford T engine. somebody can find a use for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHcarnut Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 I have attempted to remove the crank, thinking that the crank and maybe rods and pistons are salvagable. Half of the mains bolts came out (3), and on the other 3 the nut turns, and is hard to grip. So it may have to be a complete garden sculpture. I'll perhaps give it one more try the next time I visit the farm, maybe try some heat after the penetrating oil soaks. Likely the cactus won't grow well here in NH, particularly in the -30F winters... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeyPop Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Shame you're not here in good old York of Pa. There's a foundry in Wrightsville that melts them down and turns them into a product know as Wilton Armetel (spelling?). I was amazed all the different places I've gone stateside that uses their product. The pitchers work great to keep cold drinks (of your choice) in once they've set in the frig for a half hour or so. Just don't get your tongue or lips stuck on the pitcher like the kids used to do on the playground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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