cracked block part 2

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Feb 21, 2009 | 08:51 PM
  #1  
i had a post earlier where i stated i had some ani-freeze leakage, i checked it out and it turned out i had a crack in my block between the 2cnd and third freezeplugs. i used some liquid copper silicate glass block sealer and it stopped the leak to just a drip. i'm going for another round and adding another bottle of the sealer. i figure why not , the block's shot anyway. i guess the heep is going from a daily driver to a weekend warrior. good idea? what could it hurt. btw, what is the best v8 swap thats most compatible? thanks for the help!
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Feb 21, 2009 | 09:23 PM
  #2  
If you still like the engine why not weld up the block. If a stick welder is used, use a nickel alloy rod to buzz up the crack. Grind it out a little and weld er up. Had a buddy that did this with a 460 and its holding up great.
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Feb 21, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Quote: If you still like the engine why not weld up the block. If a stick welder is used, use a nickel alloy rod to buzz up the crack. Grind it out a little and weld er up. Had a buddy that did this with a 460 and its holding up great.
x2 as long as its just a single crack and nothing is leaking into the motor etc you'd be fine welding it, We tig welded my friends 4.0 block a few years ago
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