ZL1 block on Ebay

jfkheat · #1 07-04-2005, 07:40 AM

There is a ZL1 block on ebay that needs some work. Thought someone may be interested.
James

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...494427&rd=1

**COPO** · #2 07-04-2005, 04:29 PM

The description says that it has solid water jackets, so it is for display or race only.

68TopStock · #3 07-05-2005, 01:49 AM

Looks like the block from #49.

Jeff Murphy · #4 07-05-2005, 04:41 AM

I thought the same thing but was put off by the not very clear hand stamped numbers... Also missing the "1". Let's see what Jason comes up with...

**SuperNovaSS** · #5 07-06-2005, 04:18 AM

I know its a long shot, but does anyone know a way to remove block filler? I have heard it is not possible but I imagine there had to be an acid that will desolve concrete but not iron or aluminum.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Jason

BBIGG BLOCK 396 · #6 07-06-2005, 04:27 AM

I never heard of any way to remove it! I was always under the impression that once filled always filled.That filler is sort of like a substance called CHICO which electricians use in conduit in service stations etc.Stuff is extremely hard.To remove CHICO you have to replace conduit and all so I am told.

Bobby Dodson

**SuperNovaSS** · #7 07-06-2005, 07:11 AM

Bobby,
Thanks for the info. I have heard the same thing. I just find it hard to believe that there is no a chemical that will dissolve the filler without touching the metal. Maybe the conduit is replaced because the cost is higher to remove the chico? I'm sure if a Hemi Cuda convertible was found and the original engine was filled they would find a way to remove it. Either way I believe a big block is steetable when filled as this one is. Besides, how many ZL1's get streeted around on a regular basis?

.

Jason

**Mr70** · #8 07-06-2005, 07:22 AM

While cleaning up the Sunoco Pump,it had conduit routed with wires & CHICO.As was required by the assembly instructions to prevent any arcing or ignition source.
I tried insufferably to pull the wire through,but to no avail.I removed the conduit & inspected it & tried pouring some chemical into it to let the wires loose.
No way!
I pitched the conduit & replaced the entire assembly.
That CHICO is some tough S***

67 GTO · #9 07-07-2005, 10:23 AM

[ QUOTE ]
While cleaning up the Sunoco Pump,it had conduit routed with wires & CHICO.As was required by the assembly instructions to prevent any arcing or ignition source.
I tried insufferably to pull the wire through,but to no avail.I removed the conduit & inspected it & tried pouring some chemical into it to let the wires loose.
No way!
I pitched the conduit & replaced the entire assembly.
That CHICO is some tough S***

[/ QUOTE ]
Is this chico a black bakelite-like substance? I recently stripped my Wayne 60 pump, and eventually found that the stuff could be removed. Of course I had to try damn near everything, but after heating the conduit with a hand-held propane torch I was shocked watch how easily it flowed out. As soon as it cooled off (on the bench) the glob became indestructible again.

HTH.

**Mr70** · #10 07-07-2005, 03:21 PM

That's the stuff.
I used muratic acid,and it did move it some,but not as much as I wanted.It left a residue in it's path as well.
I called a local electrician friend,who told me to replace the conduit & wire.
He suggested not to even waste my time removing CHICO.