Crack in block
#21
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks for all the responses. I have done several things so far. I took the engine off that POS stand and built my own. Not on wheels but I don't expect it to be there to much longer. This new stand is suitable for moving with a fork truck. Even put extra crossmembers under the oil pan so that no one can dent it with forks. Monday I'm loading onto a van and taking it to a professional welding shop. I showed him the same pictures and he did not think it would be a problem to fix. His shop was repairing a cast iron pump housing while I was there. Does cast iron all the time. Interesting - he asked me what it was for and I told him a 78 Corvette. Turns out he has a '55 and currently doing a frame off rebuild on a '66.
#22
That crack can and should be brazed. Someone in the welding business should be able to bring equipment to you and do the job there. JB Weld or other epoxies MIGHT seal it up; then again, it might not. Brazing it will seal the joint AND make that area stronger than it was.
Just do it.
Just do it.
#24
Thanks for all the responses. I have done several things so far. I took the engine off that POS stand and built my own. Not on wheels but I don't expect it to be there to much longer. This new stand is suitable for moving with a fork truck. Even put extra crossmembers under the oil pan so that no one can dent it with forks. Monday I'm loading onto a van and taking it to a professional welding shop. I showed him the same pictures and he did not think it would be a problem to fix. His shop was repairing a cast iron pump housing while I was there. Does cast iron all the time. Interesting - he asked me what it was for and I told him a 78 Corvette. Turns out he has a '55 and currently doing a frame off rebuild on a '66.
#26
Pro
#28
Weld it and forget it. We heat that sucker up red with a torch Then hit it inside and out with that (I forgot what brand it is) cast iron rod. Low nickel.
Want it to be malleable. Don't worry. It cracked in a really low priority area. There is no oil pressure there. Splash at the most. Seem all SBC fuel pumps leak oil here.......
No worry's love..................
Want it to be malleable. Don't worry. It cracked in a really low priority area. There is no oil pressure there. Splash at the most. Seem all SBC fuel pumps leak oil here.......
No worry's love..................