Model A cracked block
Hello.. trying to get some info and perhaps suggestions. I have a cracked block.. attaching pic. looks like someone tried some Jb weld at some point. I am told that the issue can possibly be tig welded. By adding a plate over damaged area.. an automotive machine shop told me they might be able to fix it but cannot guarantee it will work .. they were very upfront. First they will charge $75 to cut a hole around issue and check strength of wall If not enough meat on the bone I out $75 and have a block with a bigger hole in it .. if they think they can fix it may be another $300 to $400.. So question is. Try the fix for $500? PLUS cost to rebuild engine ... Or short block for 3 to 4 K? May seem like a no brainer, but if tig doesn’t work I have to pull engine again.. on the surface doesn’t seem like a big deal to try to save a few thousand.. any thoughts please?
Have engine out.. dropped pan and pulled head. Engine looks pretty good for 90 years old.. and turns freely so maybe an option is to try tig and try engine asis, with some cleanup, just to see if it works and rebuild later .. Have not checked compression
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