What does it take to make a cracked 4.2L Jaguar Block better than new?

What does it take to make a cracked 4.2L Jaguar Block better than new?

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This is the numbers matching engine block out of a 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5. Do you think we saved it?

Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/xcKHiF7CTvQ
Watch Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/6wp_w5vkSPM

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:14 Recap
00:30 Indicating
00:47 Decking The Block
03:54 Thanks To Bespoke Post!
06:06 Tool Change
06:35 Indicating And Boring Setup
07:38 Time to Bore!
09:35 Measure Pistons
10:00 Setting Up The Hone
11:30 Honeing The Block!
15:13 Final Cleaning
16:17 Wiping Down The Cylinders
17:13 Outro

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Jim's Automotive Machine Shop, Inc. says:

A big thank you to Bespoke Post for supporting our content and sponsoring this video! Show them some love and head to https://bespokepost.com/jims20 and use code JIMS20 to learn more and get 20% off your first box.

65 mustang motorsports says:

why no torque plate when honing.

Gary Elce says:

I love watching your videos, I first saw your videos on Instagram and I was hooked from there. Keep up the great work.

DIY Jan says:

Start with a better engine is the first choice.

Daryl Morse says:

Nice work. Glad to see you bring this block back from the dead, especially considering it's for a numbers matching restoration. Way to go!

HomeOnTheRange says:

What kind of case is that on your iPhone?!

john mcnally says:

Great work and many valuable insights to the processes involved. Thank you!

Curtis Ogilvy says:

It would be awesome to have a follow up on the motors when they’ve been reassembled.

Jimmy Anthony says:

Awesome seeing it get finished

Tony Ruiz says:

Very nice work!

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