The Ford Barn

jimd · 12-27-2021, 03:27 PM

Gents, needing some input regarding engine block cracks on 59ab block being offered for sale. I am no expert but looking for inputs from those that are knowledgeable in this area. What are your thoughts on these pictures? Usable or not?

Thanks in advance

BR

JimD

petehoovie · 12-27-2021, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimd

Gents, needing some input regarding engine block cracks on 59ab block being offered for sale. I am no expert but looking for inputs from those that are knowledgeable in this area. What are your thoughts on these pictures? Usable or not?
Thanks in advance
BR
JimD

KiWinUS · 12-27-2021, 03:39 PM

Walk. Appears to have frozen at some time. Deck cracks are nothing to be concerned with. The others. Not worth effort or putting good $$$ into a block like that is my opinion. Cheers
Tony.

Pete · 12-27-2021, 03:48 PM

Reject.

VeryTangled · 12-27-2021, 04:19 PM

That hunk won't pass any pressure test as is. Many thousands of dollars may get you there. And for that reason you should pass it by, as Tony suggests.

You don't reside in a 'flathead desert.'

An actual usable example (THIS IS NOT ONE) will come your way even if you are desperate.

tubman · 12-27-2021, 06:34 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I'd pressure test that before I scrapped it.

JWL · 12-28-2021, 07:18 AM

I would like to see more of that area inside front of valley before rejecting. I agree a pressure test could be done before a final decision. Looks like it has been dropped or "banged into" at that front pump area.

Tim Ayers · 12-28-2021, 07:52 AM

The lifter boss looks like someone scalloped it for an an adjustable.

Bored&Stroked · 12-28-2021, 08:37 AM

That block doesn't scare me upon initial look. I'd want to know more about the front crack in the water-pump area. With a little bit of work, I'm sure the front area could be pinned and the crack could be stopped from progressing - as JWL said, it was probably dropped or hit on the front (has nothing to do with freezing). If the crack doesn't go into the side of the block, then once fixed the water pump should seal - no big deal.

I don't see any freeze related cracks and the lifter bore appears to have a chip out of it (not an issue). I'd have it pressure tested and then make a decision.

Also, you might let us know how much $$$ they're asking for it - that could influence my decision making process.

Craig CT · 12-28-2021, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimd

Gents, needing some input regarding engine block cracks on 59ab block being offered for sale. I am no expert but looking for inputs from those that are knowledgeable in this area. What are your thoughts on these pictures? Usable

Thanks in advance

BR

JimD

Hi jimd; A pressure test will show existing problems but won't show weak spots that haven't cracked yet. Good luck, Craig.

jimd · 12-29-2021, 07:18 PM

Gents, thank you for all of the responses. I will pass on this one. The interest was largely due that it was so close to home and had been magna tested. I have purchased/been given many a boat anchor on past projects.

I will be needing a rebuild on a 59A that I have in a 31 5W but need to complete assembly on 49 F1 8BA that has just completed paint.

The seller was asking 600 or OBO for the 59AB in question. A high asking price but did not get into the OBO conversation.

Again, much appreciated. Happy and safe and hopefully improved 2022!

Bored&Stroked · 12-30-2021, 08:26 AM

I think I'd pay about $250 for that block . . . about it.

12-27-2021, 03:39 PM	#3
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,960	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks Walk. Appears to have frozen at some time. Deck cracks are nothing to be concerned with. The others. Not worth effort or putting good $$$ into a block like that is my opinion. Cheers Tony.

12-27-2021, 03:48 PM	#4
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,408	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks Reject.

12-27-2021, 04:19 PM	#5
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks That hunk won't pass any pressure test as is. Many thousands of dollars may get you there. And for that reason you should pass it by, as Tony suggests. You don't reside in a 'flathead desert.' An actual usable example (THIS IS NOT ONE) will come your way even if you are desperate. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

12-27-2021, 06:34 PM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'd pressure test that before I scrapped it.

12-28-2021, 07:18 AM	#7
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks I would like to see more of that area inside front of valley before rejecting. I agree a pressure test could be done before a final decision. Looks like it has been dropped or "banged into" at that front pump area.

12-28-2021, 07:52 AM	#8
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks The lifter boss looks like someone scalloped it for an an adjustable.

12-28-2021, 08:37 AM	#9
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks That block doesn't scare me upon initial look. I'd want to know more about the front crack in the water-pump area. With a little bit of work, I'm sure the front area could be pinned and the crack could be stopped from progressing - as JWL said, it was probably dropped or hit on the front (has nothing to do with freezing). If the crack doesn't go into the side of the block, then once fixed the water pump should seal - no big deal. I don't see any freeze related cracks and the lifter bore appears to have a chip out of it (not an issue). I'd have it pressure tested and then make a decision. Also, you might let us know how much $$$ they're asking for it - that could influence my decision making process.

12-29-2021, 07:18 PM	#11
jimd Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doylestown Pa Posts: 7	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks Gents, thank you for all of the responses. I will pass on this one. The interest was largely due that it was so close to home and had been magna tested. I have purchased/been given many a boat anchor on past projects. I will be needing a rebuild on a 59A that I have in a 31 5W but need to complete assembly on 49 F1 8BA that has just completed paint. The seller was asking 600 or OBO for the 59AB in question. A high asking price but did not get into the OBO conversation. Again, much appreciated. Happy and safe and hopefully improved 2022!

12-30-2021, 08:26 AM	#12
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: 59AB Block - Cracks I think I'd pay about $250 for that block . . . about it.