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RobR'35 · 08-01-2018, 07:59 AM

Casting sand shift in the mold before or during the pour?
The pour line was fed molds via a long vertical arms hanging from a overhead chain/conveyor. Ladle accidentally bumped the the mold while pouring?
Improper cast sand mix, mold not packed tight enough.
Could be many reasons for the cause.

08-01-2018, 07:59 AM	#7
RobR'35 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 604	Re: Cracks on C69A block Casting sand shift in the mold before or during the pour? The pour line was fed molds via a long vertical arms hanging from a overhead chain/conveyor. Ladle accidentally bumped the the mold while pouring? Improper cast sand mix, mold not packed tight enough. Could be many reasons for the cause.