Re: Re: Re: Cracked Block on A/B/C etc. Farmalls?

Posted by lee on January 25, 2004 at 08:25:45 from (24.24.92.235):

In Reply to: Re: Re: Cracked Block on A/B/C etc. Farmalls? posted by Al on January 25, 2004 at 06:59:37:

How far does it run forward behind the carb where we can't see in the pic? From where it starts on the left of the pic it appears to be continuous til it disappears behind the carb. This crack is quite long but looks like a repairable crack. I cannot tell you it is not in the groove area but
is likely above it and maybe someone here has a block they can make a stab at a better evaluation. If anyone offers to help they will need to know it's location below the head surface or above the pan. If this crack is growing over time it can be drilled at the ends with say a 1/8 drill thru to the water jacket to stop the growth. To just check it for growth you will have to mark the ends with a scribe or punch and check it over time. To seal it, you could grind it concave very slighty, say .75 wide over it's length with a course finish. There is a product I think called pig putty which is an industrial strength epoxy repair putty. You could fill and smooth over. There are also crack repair fasteners used to "stitch" a crack together to provide a mechanical repair. People in the casting repair business (ie automotive cylinder head repair) might be able to help. You could also try a automotive coolant system sealer you pour in the radiator. Is this a special machine to you or are there other machines available in your area without cracks.
This will always be a detractor for this machine
even if it does not pose a significant problem.
Buyers will be shy of it. Make sure you buy it right with this in mind.

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