Mike,
Not sure how deep the crack is from the photos but, noticed the hole was not
counterbored as mentioned in Factory Prep Manual. I'm sure Kas will confirm
but this procedure is performed help prevent what you see in your engine. The
idea is to pull tightening torque further into the block.
Depending on the crack it may be helpful to perform this procedure now and keep
an eye on things.
Best-o-Luck,
Bob T
'63 Spit 4 stock
'64 Spit GT autocrosser
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Harmuth via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
To: FoTTriumph <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, Jul 1, 2017 1:58 am
Subject: [Fot] Crack in block fixable?
I was changing the head on my race 1296 engine and I noticed this crack
(pictures attached) between a stud hole and the water jacket between cylinders
# 2-3. I ran the engine hard last weekend at Thompson without any issues, I was
changing the head because the "new" one is ported better and has larger valves.
Can this be fixed? I appears to only go down to the start of the threads but
without some dye in it, I can't be sure.
Hoping to be at the Glen next weekend for the July Sprints but the spare engine
isn't ready. Any suggestions?
Link to pictures
http://s32.photobucket.com/user/harmug/slideshow/Cracked%20Block?sort=9
thanks
mike h
63 Spit
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