sammy340

I ended up getting a truck that has a 53 block and i realize that these are weak blocks in certain areas.

Now i myself like to bomb my trucks, but should i just not bother with a 53 block? How many of you out there have a 53 block and just bomb away?

Is it kind of a hit and miss thing with the 53 blocks?

Thanks for any info

Jeff

oestreich84

I have a 53 block, but I am not too worried about it. The 53 blocks with a smoother casting on the outside are supposed to be a little better than the 53 blocks with a rough outer surface. Mine has a smoother outer surface, but even if it didn't, it would still have the same mods

piperca

Me too! 53 and not worried ... if it cracks, it cracks! You'll be kicking yourself if it never cracks!

sammy340

Well you guys talked me into it,


Looks like i'll unleash the bombing........

Dr. Evil

That didnt take long.


If you do, be prepared to fix or replace the block.

piperca

What? No happy face after your post, Dr. Evil?

sammy340

How do ppl go about fixing the crack anyway?

Seems like replacement is really the only fix to me

Jeff

Dr. Evil

Just the FACTS ol Piper. Just the facts.

But, then again some people dont like to hear the facts

Timmay2

If nothings crackin youre not making enough HP.

Bombs away.

Big Smoky

"if it cracks, it cracks! You'll be kicking yourself if it never cracks!"



I totally agree with Piperca. Enjoy it!!

JD730

If it cracks, won't be the first block my dad welds and certainly won't be the last.

PourinDiesel

Bombs away!!!!!!!!

piperca

There's a process called "lock-n-stitch" that is proving to be a permanent fix. Do a search and you'll find plenty of information. I have been following some of these threads and have not seen a problem yet. I'm sure some of the guys who've done the repair will chime in and post information on their success. In the meantime, here's some reading:

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...ht=lock+stitch