The Ford Barn

29AVEE8 · 05-04-2014, 01:23 AM

I especially hate it when I spent weeks getting every stud out.

Cecil/WV · 05-04-2014, 07:37 AM

That's better than not knowing.

41panelmark · 05-04-2014, 08:42 AM

Just so I know, it that due to cracks?

PeterC · 05-04-2014, 08:59 AM

sorry - not sure what happened??

V8COOPMAN · 05-04-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 41panelmark

Just so I know, it that due to cracks?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterC

sorry - not sure what happened??

That block is being pressure-tested. There is an air bubble (soapy water) coming from the crack between the valve seat and the cylinder. Visual reason for pressure testing a block before investing big bucks. DD

rotorwrench · 05-04-2014, 11:01 AM

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If cracks don't go too deep in the pockets, they can be pinned. That and possible need for cylinder sleeves can make reapirs expensive but one of these days we may not have much choice when good blocks become harder to source. Cylinder sleeves are also going to get more common as time goes by and engines wear beyond usefull tolerances.

Johnnydidd · 05-04-2014, 01:27 PM

I had one pinned or pluged about 2 yrs ago, still seem fine today no antifreeze loss. At least I know what I have. I watch it constantly.

05-04-2014, 07:37 AM	#2
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,265	Re: I Hate It When This Happens That's better than not knowing.

05-04-2014, 08:42 AM	#3
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: I Hate It When This Happens Just so I know, it that due to cracks?

05-04-2014, 08:59 AM	#4
PeterC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 855	Re: I Hate It When This Happens sorry - not sure what happened??

05-04-2014, 11:01 AM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: I Hate It When This Happens Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If cracks don't go too deep in the pockets, they can be pinned. That and possible need for cylinder sleeves can make reapirs expensive but one of these days we may not have much choice when good blocks become harder to source. Cylinder sleeves are also going to get more common as time goes by and engines wear beyond usefull tolerances.

05-04-2014, 01:27 PM	#7
Johnnydidd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Overland Park, Ks Posts: 559	Re: I Hate It When This Happens I had one pinned or pluged about 2 yrs ago, still seem fine today no antifreeze loss. At least I know what I have. I watch it constantly.