427 engine (part 2) - RHS block

[Rich Z]

Originally Posted by 85vette

Is that asbestos?

I don't think so. I believe it is some sort of fiberglass compound. I thought that almost nothing is made out of asbestos any longer because of liability issues. So I looked it up:

Products today can be made with asbestos as long as it accounts for less than 1 percent of the product. Current products include brake pads, automobile clutches, roofing materials, vinyl tile, cement piping, corrugated sheeting, home insulation and some potting soils. Although products can still be made with small amounts of asbestos, the regulations that control its use and manage its removal from older buildings are very strict.

Source: http://www.asbestos.com/products/