yep my sbc 400 has broken the bolt hole on the block on the outer side.has been welded before.Any ideas to fix this? i suppose it will have to be cast welded.....any tips on doing this anyone?CRAP........
Not really so much a tip other than find someone experienced in welding cast iron. We have a local welder here who does all sorts, aluminum, cast iron etc. He did one for us at the dealerhip years ago and it's still going strong.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
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We stocked it in industrial size at the railway for repairs to the engine blocks on the deisels. Works good on cracks but not sure on how it would hold when bolt pressure is applied to it. GIve it a try, your not out much if it does not hold.
I think I would put in a stud, weld in the missing piece and use a nut instead of a bolt.
For the stud, I would use an original starter bolt with the head cut off to retain the proper unique features the starter bolt has. I would saw off the head and weld a threaded stud to it to run the nut onto.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I used JB Weld on a snowblower I was given in which it blew up and punched a hole in the block. Fixed it up, replaced some of the inner guts and she's still chuggin' away 13 years later and not missin' a lick nor is there any oil leaks or sign of the repair breaking down. It's a really excellent product that holds up well......or would that be.....holds up weld? Hmmmm.......
I have heard JB is excellent for stuff like block repairs. However, for the starter bolt where it is threaded and has to adhere to the side of an existing iron piece, I would be less confident.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I think I would put in a stud, weld in the missing piece and use a nut instead of a bolt.
For the stud, I would use an original starter bolt with the head cut off to retain the proper unique features the starter bolt has. I would saw off the head and weld a threaded stud to it to run the nut onto.
I think your idea Carl is the way to go, the stud is a good idea.
yea cause once the starter falls out you are hooped.{Auto} it was welded before and didnt hold.There must be a fair load there when the starter is crankin.Yes i will put a stud in there,I may try the JB and sit in the yard and start it 50 times before i go anywhere,I bought the truck for this moter and surprise,surprise,it broke in the yard! Damn purple anyways picked up some cast rod at work today but i would pull it if i weld
-- Edited by timbuk on Sunday 27th of June 2010 12:59:54 AM
1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
yea cause once the starter falls out you are hooped.{Auto} it was welded before and didnt hold.There must be a fair load there when the starter is crankin.Yes i will put a stud in there,I may try the JB and sit in the yard and start it 50 times before i go anywhere,I bought the truck for this moter and surprise,surprise,it broke in the yard! Damn purple anyways