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Cracks in the block
Hey, guys, its great to see that this forum is prospering as always.
So straight to the question: I have this old A4 cast iron block that I was considering rebuilding. However, it has some hairline cracks and I wonder if I should even bother dealing with it. Do machine shops ever weld those cracks? Or should I just toss it? |
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I'd say she's dead, Jim. That block froze hard or was badly dropped somewhere along the way.
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"It's Possible"
If this was an irreplaceable block from a 1920 "Harrumpmobile", block welding experts would clean, weld, sleeve and make the block "usable". In the case of an A4 it just ain't practical.
Tom |
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Yep, garden art.
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others |
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Maybe a little bondo and some paint...
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Steve Demore S/V Doin' It Right Pasadena, MD |
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wow, that is impressive. Serious cracks!!
No point in trying to fix that!! |
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