Cast Iron Welding Block Repair

[hwoods]

Scored a Mirror 105 engine.  put on engine stand, knocked the engine down to just bare block.  put it in my truck to take to engine shop and sometihing fell as I was unbolting the block from the stand.  picked it up and it was a piece of the block where the starter bolts up. Found someone who said they could repair the block for $500.00.  Anyone ever have to repair this typoe of damage?  anyone run the engine without repairing this?  bolt starter to bell housing without block support?

[gregaba]

That was a common repair in the 60's and 70's and it looks like the price for repair is about the same.I had several done in that time frame and never had a problem with them.
Greg

[hwoods]

Thanks Greg

[pbf777]

      Yes, that would fall under the "very repairable" heading. 

      But I gotta say, though that actually is a charge that 'should' be levied considering what actually is involved for a truly "proper" repair, it's just that I've gotta up my prices for work done!   

      Scott.

[GerryP]

That's the sort of thing that would be a perfect brazing candidate.

[hwoods]

Found a local guy, dropped the block off today.  He has a huge oven to put the block in to heat and control the cool down.  $200.00.  asked him if he wanted me to pay him today, he said no incase something unexpected happens and he can't repair it, so seems to be a stand up guy.