The Ford Barn - View Single Post

chrs1961815 · 06-14-2020, 05:19 AM

I would be concerned about the valves not sealing with that degree of pitting. You can get away with pitting on the head gasket surface because of the crush, low compression, and the spray many use.

Since the block needs to be sleeved, it has probably been decked several times which means it may or may not be a good idea to deck the block again to get rid of the pitting.

Also, B engines are notorious for cracks, so be sure to give it a thorough inspection.

06-14-2020, 05:19 AM	#2
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Rusted block, repairable? I would be concerned about the valves not sealing with that degree of pitting. You can get away with pitting on the head gasket surface because of the crush, low compression, and the spray many use. Since the block needs to be sleeved, it has probably been decked several times which means it may or may not be a good idea to deck the block again to get rid of the pitting. Also, B engines are notorious for cracks, so be sure to give it a thorough inspection. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."