Block problem

[NC70/RT]

I have a cracked 440 block .I was just wondering if having it repaired how well it hold up ?

[derailed]

What kind of repair are you talking about??

[RD]

really matters on where the crack is located and if it is a standard or .020 over block.

[NC70/RT]

I had a stuck valve ,so it busted the piston and caused the block to crack in to a water jacket .

[beedees]

Can you give us anymore info, or possibly a pic.? If it just split a cyl., sleeve it.

[Charger71]

I would just sleeve it if its a cylinder.   I saw it done before.   It would be worth it on a valuable/rare block.

Where is the crack?

Charger71

[NC70/RT]

It did split the cylinder first on right side .It's about 1/2 or 1 inch's long in to water jacket.This is original block
thats in My 70 charger r/t and I would like to keep the original in it.

[cudaken]

 Well, the good new's is if I understand you the crank in number 1 is toward the lifter valley. That is not the thrust side on the hole. I may have to do the same thing but for driffrent reason. Neil and Ron booth think a sleeve is a good repair. Neil said not to let them bore the hole all the way to the bottom. Leave a ridge, that will help hold the sleeve from going to the crank case. Have them cut off what is left sticking up from the deck.

                            Cuda Ken

[Chryco Psycho]

have a sleeve put into the block , it will be fine , do as ken said & leavea ridge at the bottom of the cylinder to trap the sleeve as well

[NC70/RT]

Thanks for advice.