Re: Block deck crack
No.....
A crack extending into the cylinder would be bad.
The head bolt hole is already open to the water jacket on a stock block so the only issue is thinking about the crack getting worse or some movement that caused a head gasket to leak or fail.
I can never recall seeing one like that......
It could be repaired using the stitch weld process and an insert in the head bolt hole.....I'd probably use a stud in that hole instead of a bolt......
It is basically a matter of cost vs how valuable or irreplaceable something is....and what is the intended use of that block....
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Rich Biebel
S/C 1479
Stock 147R
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