BLOCKS - General info

[Hydros]

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.

[Misterouija]

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?

[Tony/Square/Hydros]

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?

[Misterouija]

I'm from MA and I've been into hydros fro a long time but now I'm educating myself in older setups...