Engine block, repair or replace?
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Engine block, repair or replace?
I recently bought an engine, with "110,000" on it. I have found something I'm not entirely comfortable with. On the #6 main, where the piston squirter is, the block is cracked right there. It starts and ends at the hole where the squirter is. It really can't go any farther but a crack is a crack, right? Also this engine is going to need to be sleeved on #5 as water got in the cylinder and caused some damage. Should I just look for another block and put all the guts from this engine in it? I know a picture would help but I don't have a digital. I thought I got a good deal up till now.
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That sucks. I've seen a good deal of these early motors going on ebay for pretty cheap. I'd guess it'd be easier to start with a good, clean block. Even if a machine shop can fix it up, it may cost more (not to mention there is no price to having peace of mind)!
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Well, depending on the depth and size of the crack, it can be welded. Ive never been inside of one of these motors so I cant offer too much input on weather or not it is a BIG deal or one that can be repaired and life moves on. But I would take the block to a reputable engine rebuilder/machinist and ask them for their opinion. Thats usually the best way to go.
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dont go away Buckwill. there are spelling "*****" on every board. if one cant read or understand what you typed they need to go back to school or just stay away themselves.
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It's not the 53 block. It is a 91.5 model engine. I will take it to the machine shop and see if he can save it. Otherwise, I will be looking for a donor block. I only gave $750 for everything so if the IP is good and the head is useable I didn't get ripped too bad.
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I have seen block's crack there before. Where the oil piston cooling nozzel is? I have would have it welded it's no big thing. As for sleeving, I would bore the hole unless, it has pin holes. #6 hole is bad about pin holes, Bore no more than 40 over. Sleeves are the best fix they do cost a bit more.
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Buckwill, I'm sure had he known, he'd have held back better. You won't find too many hard feelings here, stick around.
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Hey Peyton, keep us informed on what ya decide, im sure someone round here wouldnt mind taking it off yer hands (after all ohio isnt too far from me ) lol
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