96Formula6spd

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So piecing together my junkyard 383. Anyways I found two micro cracks on the back of the block. Here are some pictures.





Anyways, any ideas. Few welding shops are around have quoted around $100. However to do cast iron they need to heat it up. My engine is already together. Any ideas? Should I just bite the bullet and have it done. Jb Weld? Hopefully these can be fixed.

superspirit

If it were me I'd find another block and start over, cost a little more but worth it.

Shownomercy

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Run it, worst case your trans falls out.

Could run a motor and mid plate.

waltsfastz

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Since it is not near any galleys i would drill a small hole at the end of the cracks. This should keep cast from cracking any further.

94FBIRD

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Same here.

ACE1252

Ditto this.

I don't think they need pinning, but it reminded me the first time I saw MachinistOne pin a crack. Was rather impressive to see how the crack was repaired. Here is one being repaired. I think the process can vary depending on where the crack is, but still impressive.

leadfoot4

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But isn't that in the area that the starter bolts up?? Could be a stressed area...

96Formula6spd

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Ended up finding a cast iron welding shop. They were able to weld it up. Guy has done many engine blocks and cast iron transmission cases. No returns yet so hopefully $40 well spent.

leadfoot4

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Good Luck, hope it holds up for you!

superspirit

Best of luck to you.

SoxXpupPeT

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What process did he use? We spray weld cast iron at my shop. Aslong as he did all of the prereqs for it, it should hold up just fine. Goodluck either way OP.