How to fix a cracked block, easy also

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halifaxhops

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I have used this for crack repair on other industrial applications and it works very well. Thanks for the article!

Cley
 
This may help me save my original 273 block for my ‘65 Dart. Thanks! FABO at its’ best1
 
No leaking in between the plugs, nothing extra needed?
 
No leaking in between the plugs, nothing extra needed?

I did that type repair back in the late 70`s , it is best if drilling the next hole 1/2 in the previous hole/bolt , overlapping them, break each bolt off by overtightening , using 1/2 long grade 5 , 1/4-20 bolts. CENTER PUNCH TO DRILL , LOCTITE ALL THREADS BEFORE SCREWING IN TO BREAK OFF. Peen the broken bolt surfaces when done . No need to grind smooth , better to leave it peened , will look about like a weld bead when done this way . I did my hemi block that way , in my driveway back then , its still running today !
This is the way humongous pipeline engines are repaired by professionals , when cracked .
 
It is a very old method that comes from the railroad. it works very well.
I just recovered a 1904 engine with this way.
the great advantage is that it can be repaired cold and that it does not cause tension such as welding.
 
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