There have to be an unbelievable number of bare blocks out there at
giveaway prices. If anyone near Tucson, AZ needs one, get in touch!
Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson, AZ
On Dec 20, 2008, at 8:22 PM, Brian Induni wrote:
> Bob,
>
> My experience with cracks in engine blocks is not good. I'd tried
> having
> them welded, filled, and other wise fixed and have never had it hold.
> There's just too much expansion and contraction with cast iron to
> fix it
> successfully. Sorry, I think you have a nice boat anchor...
>
> Brian
>
> 67 TR4A
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
>
> From: "Bob Nogueira" <nogera@worldnet.att.net>
> Subject: [TR] Block Crack
>
> Got the spare block back, having had it cleaned. Inspection shows what
> appears to be a tiny cracks between the # 9 head stud hole and the
> water
> jacket ( this is the rear most head stud).
> Question, Am I looking at a boat anchor or is there a fix?
>
> Bob ( Hoping the answer is " they all do that!")
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