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zimmy_10

03-28-2007 20:06:00




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Does anybody around KS have a vac block and what do they go for? thanks




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JustinCase

03-30-2007 08:08:07




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 Re: vac engine block in reply to zimmy_10, 03-28-2007 20:06:00  
I have access to a partially parted out VAC probably a 47 or 48 model in Washington County KS



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Augie

03-29-2007 21:30:47




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 almost forgot... in reply to zimmy_10, 03-28-2007 20:06:00  
I've got a good early (VT149) crankcase. Would let it go for $75. Located in Columbia, MO.



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Augie

03-29-2007 21:24:27




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 Re: vac engine block in reply to zimmy_10, 03-28-2007 20:06:00  
Freeze cracks on the water side are common and typically very easy to repair. I've repaired several by the following method:

Make a patch panel of 1/8 black iron plate that extends a couple inches beyond the crack in both directions. Form the panel to the crankcase surface that you'll be covering - heat will make this much easier. Drill a series of holes around the perimeter of the patch panel - 2.5" spacing to fit .25" bolts works well. Drill the crankcase to match, and tap the holes for .25"NC. Then vee the crack with an angle grinder, fill the crack with JB Weld, use plenty. Run a heavy bead of black or red silicon sealer connecting and surrounding the tapped holes and bolt the patch to the crankcase.

It's not a pretty fix, but it does work.

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Jerry W

03-30-2007 14:11:53




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 Re: vac engine block in reply to Augie, 03-29-2007 21:24:27  
At least some of the VT 149 blocks have an oil pump built into the main bearing cap and if you do not have that to let go with the block it can be quite expensive to line bore. Jerry



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Jerry W

03-29-2007 06:50:38




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 Re: vac engine block in reply to zimmy_10, 03-28-2007 20:06:00  
Cracked block is not necessarily the end of the world unless it is leaking internally. Northern Wisconsin gets lots of water/ice busted blocks. I have fixed quite a few of them with good success.
Jerry



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Jerry W

03-29-2007 06:47:45




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 Re: vac engine block in reply to zimmy_10, 03-28-2007 20:06:00  
I have a good late model block that I would sell for $125. Not around KS however - northern Wisconsin.

When you are looking make sure that the block casting number is the same. VT 328 I believe. 2 real early blocks take different oil pump assemblies. Make sure that it is not cracked behind the carburator and between the cylinders top and bottom. Jerry



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zimmy_10

03-29-2007 06:52:50




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 Re: vac engine block in reply to Jerry W, 03-29-2007 06:47:45  
ok thanks. where do you look for the casting number? the one i'm looking at is blown out behind the carb. thanks for the info



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Jerry W

03-29-2007 16:13:37




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 Re: vac engine block in reply to zimmy_10, 03-29-2007 06:52:50  
The number is usually down near the pan on either side. For sure it should be VT328. The older blocks are VT149. If it does not leak too bad and does not leak internally I would try to fix it first with an epoxy that adheres to clean cast iron. I've seen them run for years like that. That way you can sort out all the bugs before you tear into it. Behind the carb is where thet all bust first. Jerry

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