Unstyled A Cracked Block

jeffgrosso80 · Feb 27, 2021

I started removing the head gasket from the block of my 1936 A and found hairline cracks on the gasket side, bottom water jacket spaces. Is there anything to be done to repair this or is it time to look for a different block?

Pictures attached.

Any suggestions are happily welcomed!!

rustred · Feb 27, 2021

can it be fixed, yes. cant it be used liked that , yes. the surface is pretty rough looking also and should be resurfaced.

jeffgrosso80 · Feb 27, 2021

Thanks! Is something like this typically welded or sealed somehow? Hopefully local machine shop can clean-up the surface.

rustred · Feb 27, 2021

only let an experienced welder at it. he will know. then the shaving is done.

Waterloo · Feb 28, 2021

I have had several blocks repaired with similar cracks. Resurface the face of the block; drill and pin the crack. Make sure that is the only crack in the block.

jeffgrosso80 · Feb 28, 2021

Thanks!

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