Block question

I'm just wondering if it's possible to repair a crack in an engine block.
The crack is in a water jacket on the outside of the block, so it doesn't interfere with anything crucial. I will try to get a pic of it tomorrow.

A machine shop should be able to weld and machine the crack..

yea they can fix it if its not too bad, but it wont be cheap, is yours cracked down by where the oil pan bolts up?

Yeah, how'd you know that?
I didn't get any pics if it, but I got the #'s off of the block.
GM 3970010
Crank # 3932442
Intake # 404520

Anybody have clue?
It's a '70's engine... I didn't get the # from the heads, they were buried under few boxes of internals and such.

ha same place mine was cracked, i didnt bother to get it fixed, and the block i decieded to build up has that same casting # on the block you have, the machine shop said it was a good block, he liked the casting #, the 0010 casting number is a 70-75, its out of a truck/passengercar/camaro/chevelle/corvette,
go to www.chevy-camaro.com (http://www.chevy-camaro.com)

Thanks ridge, checked out that site and many others. I guess I have to find more #'s to pin point the engine exactly.
The guy who gave it to me said it might be an old LT1.... but I might be getting my hopes up for nothing.
The block #'s match up with what he says, Lt1's were built with this casting #. I should get the #'s from the heads.... that'll help narrow it down some.:)

superglue????

your welcome, superglue?? your joking i hope??

duct tape

naw man, you ever superglue your fingers together???? thats gotta be strong enough to hold a block together :) or i could just be bullshitting because everyone here has already given the propor advice, and im sure no one is going to take this seriously :)

bondo

haha yes i have, and its a b*tch to get them apart, lol

hey gen, take a look at my speaker install thread, i had a new idea. but i dont wanna hijack this thread, curious as to your thoughts seeing as you know about stereo stuff.

been there, done that.

whats next?

how bout accidently setting yourself on fire... that would be interesting

you dont know me well do you man ;) did that, while running naked through downtown norfolk. hey things got boring, i had to do something to get out of the rut ;) the kicker was "kiss this" written on my ass cheeks :) pledging was a blast

haha! damn man, thats funny as shit

weirdo

eh, thats the tip of the iceburg guys, in both respects :)

i could never do some shit like that.

thats what seperates the crazy psycos from the boys :) hey man, chicks dig it. after they stop running away and you catch them ;) anyone ever hear of a land shark?????

haha yea i have