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BLOCKS => Types of Blocks => Topic started by: Hydros on March 24, 2004, 01:57:41 AM



Title: BLOCKS - General info
Post by: Hydros on March 24, 2004, 01:57:41 AM
Manifold blocks have been out approx. 50 years.

Here is a list of topics just for the blocks:
1) basic block design
2) mounting locations
3) internal block ports
4) external block ports
5) external block port, early fittings and valves.
6) Solenoid mounted valves
7) how/why ports are drilled
8) how early gate blocks were converted for lowriders/hoppers
9) different seal depths
10) adapter plates
11) how and why return hoses were connected directly to the tanks.



Title: BLOCKS
Post by: Misterouija on September 03, 2004, 12:12:50 PM
Hey Tony U got any old red's blocks hanging arouid from the original pro series pumps early - mid 90's?....

 Have you seen on the car Indo Smoke ( 62 Impala ) the setup was by Box's custom hydraulics it has four pumps but but it's all one custom block....? I'm looking for a block that fit a Fenner to bring to my machinist so I can have that done... any ideas?


Title: BLOCKS
Post by: Tony/Square/Hydros on September 04, 2004, 02:48:05 PM
Hey Misterouija,

You have post some good info. Yes this is what the site is about, thanks.

Yes I have a lot of stuff from the late 70's to early 80's

What's up on the Fenner gears not fitting todays blocks? I never thought much about mixing the old with the new. Will they not mix?

I still find new complete Fenner pumps on ebay.

Where are you located?


Title: BLOCKS
Post by: Misterouija on September 05, 2004, 07:23:55 PM
I'm from MA and I've been into hydros fro a long time but now I'm educating myself in older setups...