Posted by Jason S. on August 19, 2013 at 12:02:15 from (174.237.7.20):
In Reply to: MF135 Z145 Engine Block posted by John M Canada on August 19, 2013 at 10:56:13:
Cracking between the cylinders is common on continental gas engines... It was a known problem when the first Ferguson TE-20 and TO-20's came out. That's when they devised the tension rod fix. Although its not as common on the Z145 and Z134 engines as the earlier Z120 and Z129, it does happen on them. As long as the the block is not split down to the main bearings it will be ok. The head gasket seals to the top of the sleeves and orings seal the bottom of the sleeves in the block so unless the block splits completely down to the crank it will not hurt anything. If your dead set on it you can buy another block or engine and possibly end up with another cracked one or you can send your block off and have it furnace brazed. That's how they are repairing the remanufactured engines that are for sale. I have a TO-20 that has a cracked block I have ran continuously for two years doing all the plowing, discing,raking hay,etc... It hasn't gave any problems at all, but I did pour half a bottle of liquid glass in it when I first got it.
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