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12-07-2015, 08:25 PM | #1 |
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Scrap Yard Engine Blocks
A local scrap metals facility has several bare "A" engine blocks and cranks for sale. These are in the open and surface rusty but not heavily pitted. I think they are priced at .18 cents a pound. I have spoken to the man who turned them in. He said the blocks were cracked and I could see the lower corner water jacket type crack in one of them. I never asked about the cranks, but I would guess they are in need of, or beyond, turning down.
So, my question is- Would these be worth getting ? I hate to think of them getting melted down if they could be saved. Thanks. |
12-07-2015, 08:48 PM | #2 |
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12-07-2015, 08:49 PM | #3 |
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If they are junk you could take them back....probably at a discount though.....
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12-07-2015, 09:58 PM | #5 |
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A block which is not worth fixing is still good to make an engine cutaway for display.
They are also good as an anvil of sorts. |
12-07-2015, 10:11 PM | #6 |
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12-07-2015, 10:34 PM | #7 |
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Back in 1968 and 69 I worked for a big construction Company and quarry that had lots of Cat and Cummins engines in equipment and trucks. A lot of the cranks got worn and reground to the limit then sent off to be built back up with hard chrome. The hard chrome would out last the original steel surfaces on the cranks. Does anyone still do this and what about "A" cranks being built up?
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12-07-2015, 11:11 PM | #8 |
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If all that is wrong is an outside water jacket crack, those are a piece of cake to weld.
Cranks can be welded also. |
12-08-2015, 11:51 AM | #9 | |
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12-08-2015, 01:02 PM | #10 |
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J&M Machine is always posting the cracks they are fixing.
If the bores are not way out they can be stitched together (not welded) even through the valve seats. You have to look at other areas for damage and 'fixes' that make the block unusable. At $.18 a Lb I think you are talking less then $15 each I believe. They may be worth a look. What are your needs? |
12-08-2015, 01:06 PM | #11 | |
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12-08-2015, 01:29 PM | #12 |
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Other than using a block for display or making cutaway views, I would not consider using a block that requires fixing cracks; with the investment of insert bearings, counter balanced crank, lightened flywheel, high compression head, new cam, etc., why start with a block that needs repair ?
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12-08-2015, 02:10 PM | #13 |
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Until someone produced a new block ((all cheers for Tod and others)) I think all block should be inspected for possible reuse... at this point there is no other source...
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12-08-2015, 11:18 PM | #16 |
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12-09-2015, 02:48 AM | #17 |
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Buy them, mend them, use them as axle stands, study them for fun, cut ones that have rear main web cracks down into 2 cylinder engines for fun. All sorts of uses for cracked blocks.
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12-09-2015, 03:21 AM | #18 |
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Let the blocks rest in peace.
In 20 years there will be hundreds of complete original model A/s that no one wants. Will be lucky if any current stooped necked into phones crowd will even be interested in any car that is not electric and drive itself after we are all below ground. Whatever you do, do not start a long term model A project or think about saving what others have thrown out unless you are a closet hoarder ..... |
12-09-2015, 05:05 AM | #19 |
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A few years ago nobody wanted hot rods either. Couldn't give them away. They were owned by a bunch of old guys. The local hot rod magazine tried all sorts of tricks to get more readers and folded.
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12-09-2015, 08:11 AM | #20 |
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Unfortunately I had a similar situation with a number of blocks and engines. I had a early 28 with the extra cam bearing and block was hot tanked and magnaflux. It had no issues and dragged it to a few model a swapmeets. swap meets. I had no takers and just gave it away to a model a collector. I still have a few and just can't get myself to scrap them I even have a B motor block. I always figure a few bucks for them but I guess not.
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