A common fix for tractor engine blocks is to simply put an epoxy patch on the
side of the engine. Just grind away the dirt and casting flash , and apply a
layer of Epoxy. You can get the putty consistency epoxy from a number of
places including Grainger. It works quite well. I have used this putty
epoxy to patch oil pans and cracks on tractor engine blocks.
Before you patch the block, you may want to add some Bars Leak stopper first
just to plug it up, so you can do an effective patch.
Good Luck,
Dave
Ned Parkes wrote:
> I have a 1986 M1009 Blazer that has just developed a coolant leak from
> the engine block. I can see coolant oozing out of the cast iron block
> about 3 inches above the freeze-out plug right behind where the oil
> dipstick tube runs down along the block. There is not visible crack but
> nevertheless the block must be cracked. Is this a known problem with
> the 6.2 l GM diesel, and can anyone offer any suggestions on how I can
> remedy this problem (other than the obvious solution which is to get a
> new engine).
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Ned Parkes
>
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