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02-21-2019, 11:38 AM | #1 |
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Cracked 99A block- Looking for a good shop in NE with experience fixing this
OK, this is the second 99A block that I've torn down and the second one with the same crack in one of the cylinders. One was a factory relieved block and this one isn't.
I know anything can be fixed and I don't plan to use it for my current build, but this tear down fought me so much, I refuse to give in and let it die unless it's a losing battle. I'd like to eventually get it fixed to use later on down the road. Does anyone know of an quality machine shop in the North East that has experience fixing these types of cracks? |
02-21-2019, 12:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cracked 99A block- Looking for a good shop in NE with experience fixing this
You need to get in touch with Casey in the Worchester , Ma. area. Someone will have the info. He does excellent work. kerk
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02-21-2019, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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Frank Casey is the man
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02-22-2019, 01:25 AM | #4 |
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Re: Cracked 99A block- Looking for a good shop in NE with experience fixing this
Just about finished fixing two cracks like that with Irontite plugs in my 8BA block, cylinder #2 and #3. Hope to finish tomorrow. My repairs passed the "leak" test today and I just have to finish cleaning up the cylinder walls so the rings will seal. I'll post some pictures in a day or two on my "Hairline Crack" thread.
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02-22-2019, 08:05 AM | #5 |
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Re: Cracked 99A block- Looking for a good shop in NE with experience fixing this
Al pinned a crack he found while doing some engine work for me. He's a Ford Barn member. Albany,NY area. Worth contacting and asking. http://www.godevilgarage.com/
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02-22-2019, 08:10 AM | #6 |
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02-22-2019, 08:52 AM | #7 |
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02-22-2019, 11:01 AM | #9 |
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I'm glad to see others are getting into this method of fixing cracked blocks we''ll need them in the future.
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02-22-2019, 03:12 PM | #10 |
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Those prewar Mercury and truck blocks definitely don't grow on trees. If only one crack is found and it is completely accessible, it's worth the trouble to do a proper repair.
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02-22-2019, 04:50 PM | #11 |
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Tim,
Excello Machine should be close to you. These guys repair cast iron in expensive industrial equipment, including Caterpillar engines, etc. Check them out. Excello Machine & Welding Works 260-2 Tenth Ave Patterson, NJ 07524 973-523-5852
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02-22-2019, 05:21 PM | #12 | |
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Thank you, John. Yes, Patterson is real close to me. |
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02-22-2019, 05:22 PM | #13 |
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I guess the next step is to get it cleaned and magg'd to make sure this is the only crack.
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02-22-2019, 05:32 PM | #14 |
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Cleaned, magged and “pressure tested”..... Mark
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02-23-2019, 09:20 AM | #15 |
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Google worked for me but I knew he was in Millbury. Next town over
Technical In last month's tech, it was mentioned that hardened valve seats were secured in place with special threaded pins. The work was done by Frank Casey who does metal stitching of cast iron without heat. He also does magnaflux testing for cracks. Tel. 508-865-6613 15 Phillips Drive, Millbury, MA 01527 Other applications of cold repair of cracked or broken castings, large or small: Auto heads and block
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Heck, I drove 2.75 hours to get the block! Haha. Talked to Al @ Go Devil yesterday. Sending him picts. to see what he thinks. I need to get the wire wheel out of I think I found another crack, but it's too dirty to tell. I think one crack will make me go forward. Two cracks may make this block a goner. I don't think I would trust it with two repairs. |
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02-24-2019, 08:57 AM | #17 |
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If you drive up here I'll show you a few cool places.
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