Block deck crack

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

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....

I agree. Use a stud in that position.