Written by Moore Good Ink
Falun, Sweden: Initially designed for the fast and affordable installation of steel main caps, designer, Hank Nordstrom, attributes the success of Turnited’s Blockliner to its robustness and to its fine adjustment capabilities.
Instead of selecting a smaller diameter bar in the hope of align-boring the main journals and caps and the camshaft tunnel, he elected to use a 2-inch diameter hardened, precision-ground bar that is dedicated solely to the task of align-boring the mains. Now a new upgrade for align-boring the cam tunnel, which is referenced from the main saddles has appeared.
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I was committed to building a high quality rigid machine,” says Nordstrom, “with adjustable spherical bearing and mill-mounted to conserve floor space and not be encumbered by bridge supports or steady rests.” The Blockliner, which can be used on all V8 engine blocks of US origin, also features a unique micro-feed tool holder and adjustable reference plates attached to each end of the block.
For US interest: call MWA Machine Company’s Marvin Wood at (800) 877-2393 or reach him at Marvin@MWAmachine.com to find out more about Turnited’s Blockliner
For Australian interest: contact Hank Nordstrom direct at: +46 (232) 3011 or reach him by e-mail at info@Blockliner.com (Dealer enquiries welcome).
I am interested in the line bore
Hello, I am interested in one of these. My mill is an NT30 or ISO 30 spindle taper. Can you give me all information please?
Our apologies, for we’ve been unable to locate either Hank Nordstrom or Marvin Wood, their phone numbers and email addresses disconnected. Sorry.
Thank you Vic, I will try to get a used one on Facebook’s Engine Reconditioners’ site.
Cheers Doug Bowen
Hi Vic,
This is Warren at Turner Technology. We are now the authorized dealer for the BlockLiner in the US. You can reach me at info@crankbalancer.com for more information.
Marvin is not always honest and owes me and hundreds of others money. I’m sure he won’t be available any time soon…
Daniel of Powell Machine Inc.
Turner Technology sells the Blockliner systems in the USA now (info@crankbalancer.com)
For Europe and Australia and Asia check http://www.turnitedcnc.se or email: turnited@turnitedcnc.se.
This system has been upgraded since this article was published. It is now version 3 and can undertake both mains & cam tunnels.
Sold worldwide since 2011, the basic kit remains $9.000 USD, the same as in 2011 although upgraded parts may have changed. So, call or email me, Hank Nordstrom, and I will help you, including full technical support until you are satisfied to run it.