I saw an article a while back in a hot rod book that showed two Chevy 350
engines that were sectioned and welded back together in a V16 configuration and
it runs. It was done by a welding shop that wanted to show what they could do
with cast iron. I was impressed. If they can weld two 350 thin wall blocks
together I think they could probably repair most visibly cracked cast iron
blocks (including MV blocks - required MV content). And yes, they also welded
two cranks together as well as two cam shafts. A 700 Cu Inch small block!
Dave
Rikk Rogers wrote:
> Hmmmmm......
> What/how.... would be the possibility of making a block in parts and welding
> of bolting together........
>
> other vague thoughts may follow.....
>
> rikk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org]On
> Behalf Of Orintz
> 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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