Balzich
New member
- Joined
- Sep 9, 2014
- Location
- Portland area
I just picked up a B230FT engine from California recently. Upon closer inspection, I found that the block is broken at the rear, so one of the transmission bolts and the alignment pin are unusable. The broken area is opposite the starter on the exhaust side. Otherwise the engine looks in good shape.
I have called around local machine shops to machine and weld a piece of steel in place. The costs would be really high, mostly due to complete machining of the block afterwards. Apparently, the only proper way to weld cast is to heat the item (whole block) to glowing red before welding.
What are your opinions, can I get away with one less bolt? I could JB Weld a pin back in place.
Saab
I have called around local machine shops to machine and weld a piece of steel in place. The costs would be really high, mostly due to complete machining of the block afterwards. Apparently, the only proper way to weld cast is to heat the item (whole block) to glowing red before welding.
What are your opinions, can I get away with one less bolt? I could JB Weld a pin back in place.
Saab