hes just trying to do something silly with junk he already has laying around.
List in order of Bang for Buck (greatest to least) for using an ALH block and 1.6 mechanical head.
1. eBay
2. scrap
3. art
4. donate to science
5. boat anchors
6. practice welding and machining skills
7. charge a dollar per swing of a sledge hammer at the county fair (wear your safety glasses)
8. see how far you can throw them
9. drop them in the front yard, front door or driveway of an enemy
10. (last and least) build an engine