1970 580CK.
Got a long hairline crack (12 inches) in the block from 'decades ago' from what my buddy told me when he sold it to me.
He assumes it's a coolant freeze crack as there's no coolant/oil mixing.
Weeps coolant in drips constantly. Never gave me any issues as long as I topped off coolant before use.
Can't sell the damn thing as everyone that sees it gets scared off.
Tried some Steel Stick JB on it. Cleaned and grooved it up real good. didnt take.
Was thinking about some bars leak or blue devil block seal but am scared it could clog the radiator and such.
Lock n stitch seems to be an option but i can't pull the engine and the crack is damn long.
Also considering brazing, but never done that before. and got a buddy that can TIG weld, but that scares me too.
Suggestions?
Got a long hairline crack (12 inches) in the block from 'decades ago' from what my buddy told me when he sold it to me.
He assumes it's a coolant freeze crack as there's no coolant/oil mixing.
Weeps coolant in drips constantly. Never gave me any issues as long as I topped off coolant before use.
Can't sell the damn thing as everyone that sees it gets scared off.
Tried some Steel Stick JB on it. Cleaned and grooved it up real good. didnt take.
Was thinking about some bars leak or blue devil block seal but am scared it could clog the radiator and such.
Lock n stitch seems to be an option but i can't pull the engine and the crack is damn long.
Also considering brazing, but never done that before. and got a buddy that can TIG weld, but that scares me too.
Suggestions?