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Small Hole in block. Best Fix?
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:31 pm
by speedtalk
Had a shop clearance a block for me and I just noticed this
My idea to fix is to use tapered plugs - the same ones they use for crack repair.
Anybody have a better idea?
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 7:53 pm
by maxracesoftware
use Pioneer "cast-iron" tapered plug kit with drill,tapered reamer, and tapered tap
then would have to partial fill block lowerhalf with HardBlock
and to make sure..a little thin epoxy coating over tapered plug where it was clearanced for rods
if you try to weld it, you would probably chase crack unsucessfully, unless you are a welding expert ?
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:31 pm
by learner
Don, I'm wondering how close the other notches are to going through. Has this block been machined other than the notches?
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:23 pm
by speedtalk
learner wrote:Don, I'm wondering how close the other notches are to going through. Has this block been machined other than the notches?
Of course, the block is completely machined. This one cut seems to be the deepest, but I've got concerns about the others. I drilled through in preparation for the tapered pin and it looks pretty thin - I don't know if it'll work. I got some tips from the guys at Seal-lock. We'll see what happens.
I've been screwed so many times in my life trying to get a deal. From now on I'm searching out the most expensive products and service providers - In the end I'll save.
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 9:00 pm
by learner
Ouch!!!! How long a leg are you putting in this?
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 10:04 am
by speedtalk
It's only 4.250" - They just got carried away.
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 9:20 pm
by learner
Don, i also think the short fill is the best way. However, it will, as you know, distort the bottom of the cylinder.