Cracked blocks....fixable? - The Supercar Registry

10-25-2003, 01:24 AM

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Re: Cracked blocks....fixable?

Had the same problem with a 396 L78 block a while back.
A friend, who is a tool and die maker, drilled a hole at each end of the crack. Using a die grinder, he cut a 'V' groove along it from hole to hole. He heated it up and then 'stick' welded it using the proper rod for cast iron.

The block/assembled motor is still running strong today.

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