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Title: block repair?
Post by: aarons428 on February 12, 2012, 07:46:41 PM

Can this block be repaired or is it just a BIG paper wieght?
(http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae144/aarons351/IMG_1810-1.jpg)

Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: jayb on February 12, 2012, 08:27:15 PM

That can be fixed, but the question will be is it worth the cost.  What kind of block is it?  If its a 428, it would probably worth the repair.  If it's a 390, I think you'd be better off getting another one.

To fix that you will need to find a cast iron welding shop, get a patch welded in, and then get the block remachined.  The welding operation will warp the block surfaces, so it will probably have to have the oil pan rail re-machined and also the main saddle align-honed. 

Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: aarons428 on February 12, 2012, 08:54:55 PM

It is a virgin bore 428 I was hoping it could be repaired thanks Jay.

Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: jayb on February 12, 2012, 08:57:24 PM

Yep, that one is definitely worth repairing.  Good luck with the block - Jay

Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: hotrodfeguy on February 14, 2012, 12:11:44 AM

Yes 428's and crossbolts are worth doing. I have three in my shop right now I have to weld up. I repair them, what is your location?

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Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: aarons428 on February 14, 2012, 09:50:20 PM

I am in Norfolk Nebraska

Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: hotrodfeguy on February 19, 2012, 02:46:51 PM

Prolly close enough to do. I am in Green Bay, I am also headed to Iowa soon for some other parts.

Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: aarons428 on February 19, 2012, 03:22:35 PM

What part of iowa and what would be aprox price to fix. How often do u get to iowa.

Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: hotrodfeguy on February 20, 2012, 04:31:11 PM

send me a e-mail hotrodfeguy@ hotmail I dont want to clutter the board or PO the MOD :)

Title: Re: block repair?
Post by: hotrodfeguy on March 09, 2012, 10:29:46 AM

I do have a donor block thats already chopped up that I could use again for that one. And that would be a pretty easy fix/repair. I also purchased a new welder and makes for a much better weld now.