Hi Orintz
Well I'm grateful for the long thread, 'cos I asked the question :-)
- and grateful for your input too.
Thanks
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Orintz <orintz@hal3000.cx>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 9:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Cracked MB Block
> Hi all,
>
> That thread was getting kinda long and I forgot exactly what the original
> question was ...
> However ANY block can be fixed.I dont care if it took a RPG round and was
> further cut in 4.
> But it would not make much sense to do so if there were any more available
> or if a newly built block would not detract the value from an original
> equiptment standpoint. It is not unheard of to cast new pistons or to cut
> out rusted/busted parts of a block to weld in a new piece back to where
some
> decent metal is.It is in fact common enough to run cut in half engines and
> engines made out of two engines to double the size. Of course these are
> generalities and you were refering to a jeep block, on a vehicle I assume
> you wish to drive, and drive for longish distances without undue fear of
> breakdown.
> First asess the damage , then check out the cost and feasability of the
> repair then compare with all other options. Take into account what your
> piece of mind is worth, also don't take any half assed repair methods.
> Blocks can be welded and metal can be cut away and welded in if needed,
also
> holes can be plated , all depends on where it is , by the time you get
into
> really complex machining and welding fixes is it _really_ worth the cost?
> Just my thoughts
> Orintz
>
>
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