Shot peening engine block question

[SS427]

Thanks all for the input and yes Mark, I misworded that as it is NOT shot peening but rather shot blasting. HUGE difference!

I can see broach marks on some of the deck but not in the area that the stamping was done as it was just too pitted. I am hoping that it shows up better once blasted. I am not as concerned about the broach marks as I am the VIN stamping but will likely put a plate on it regardless just to make sure. I was also told by someone else that the rocker studs should be removed as the blasting tends to round the threads.

[olredalert]

----Just spitballing here but how about soda blasting?.......Bill S

[TopRat]

Originally Posted by SS427

Thanks all for the input and yes Mark, I misworded that as it is NOT shot peening but rather shot blasting. HUGE difference!

I can see broach marks on some of the deck but not in the area that the stamping was done as it was just too pitted. I am hoping that it shows up better once blasted. I am not as concerned about the broach marks as I am the VIN stamping but will likely put a plate on it regardless just to make sure. I was also told by someone else that the rocker studs should be removed as the blasting tends to round the threads.

I’ve had many of my blocks done Rick and it doesn’t hurt the stamping 👍🏻