Machined front face of a V8 block showing cam bore and hex-plugg…

Tight angled close-up of the machined front face of a V8 engine block on a fixture plate, showing the cam bore with its thrust-plate bolt holes, the crank snout opening at the bottom and hex-plugged coolant passages. The timing-cover sealing surface has a fresh cut finish.

AI caption December 2009 · Photo 535 of 1000