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Old 04-05-2020, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ndutton View Post
I went back and carefully read the early posts in your "Just another overhaul" thread looking specifically for the results of the pressure test. In post #28 you were asked if a pressure test was performed, in post #29 you reported that there had been no pressure test and by post #35, 12 hours later, you had the head studs out which eliminated the possibility of a pressure test from that point forward. Now you're suggesting it passed a pressure test that failed to uncover this 10 inch crack.

So . . .was a pressure test performed prior to disassembly of the engine or not? How many PSI did it hold and for how long? That crack is precisely what the pressure test is supposed to uncover, to confirm you have a viable block before proceeding with a rebuild.
Hello,
The crack in at the bottom of the block close to the lip where the oil pan is bolted.
Would a pressure test have bee useful to detect that one? As far as I understand it the pressure test is in the water system no?
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