Hmmmmm......
What/how.... would be the possibility of making a block in parts and welding
of bolting together........
other vague thoughts may follow.....
rikk
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Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 3:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [MV] Cracked MB Block
Hi all,
That thread was getting kinda long and I forgot exactly what the original
question was ...
However ANY block can be fixed.I dont care if it took a RPG round and was
further cut in 4.
But it would not make much sense to do so if there were any more available
or if a newly built block would not detract the value from an original
equiptment standpoint. It is not unheard of to cast new pistons or to cut
out rusted/busted parts of a block to weld in a new piece back to where some
decent metal is.It is in fact common enough to run cut in half engines and
engines made out of two engines to double the size. Of course these are
generalities and you were refering to a jeep block, on a vehicle I assume
you wish to drive, and drive for longish distances without undue fear of
breakdown.
First asess the damage , then check out the cost and feasability of the
repair then compare with all other options. Take into account what your
piece of mind is worth, also don't take any half assed repair methods.
Blocks can be welded and metal can be cut away and welded in if needed, also
holes can be plated , all depends on where it is , by the time you get into
really complex machining and welding fixes is it _really_ worth the cost?
Just my thoughts
Orintz
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