Block leak help, Lending a hand!!!

Crack found during magnafluxed in my 59 block shown in the attachments. The crack is not visible with the naked eye.
 

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I took the block to MIke at H&H Flatheads and he said it would not be a problem to fix the crack. Mike is also going to seal the block and build a running engine for me.
 
Tim Ayers said:
Having a block with a similar crack, some old timers suggested to TIG weld it, but others said that area is pretty thin and epoxy is a better solution. I was in a position to find another block. My crack was approximately 8" long and it ran along right at that casting parting line.
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Finding another block is getting to be a challenge these days.
 
Did some more cleaning and re tested left bank. # 5&8 intake leaking from guide sleeve down to lifter bore, can’t tell if leak is under guide sleeve or not, have not checked other side seems if it goes under guide would be impossible to repair.
 
flathead48 said:
Did some more cleaning and re tested left bank. # 5&8 intake leaking from guide sleeve down to lifter bore, can’t tell if leak is under guide sleeve or not, have not checked other side seems if it goes under guide would be impossible to repair.
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Ugh. Sorry to hear that.
 
To me, I'd not invest the time and money that H&H is going to want to build an engine with that block - just wouldn't do it. Take the time to find another block and sleep at night - with more money in your wallet in the end. :rolleyes:
 
B & S Will not take chance on this block, sad. Thanks to everyone who was kind enough to take the time to try and help.
 
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