ok...i just bought a short block and when it got here i noticed that that along where the starter bolts up there is a 3 inch crack that starts next to the top ear where the starter bolt goes and down towards the flywheel....the guy i bought it from says it was not that way when he sent it (but of course) he says he had a starter bolted up to it when i was shipped out, but no starter was there when it arrived......the crack has rust in it...the motor was in transit for 2-3 days...my question is: "how long does it take for cast iron to rust in general?"

 

Very light surface rust could form in 2 or 3 day's if it is really wet.

If the rust is very heavy at all, sounds like he is trying to pull the wool over your eyes..

 

5 minutes? :smash:


if its bare.. it rusts FAST

 

here is a pic of what i am talking about:

 

ok let me try this again:
http://members.villagephotos.com/vie...sp?id_=2404932

 

Pic still doesn't work.

JB

 

If it's on the outside only, take it to a welding shop. Easy to repair. Prolly cost ya less than $30. :cheers: