Has anyone seen this?

[29AVEE8]

Better yet has anyone seen this repaired? It is on the casting separation line in the valley just below the no. 2 intake guide, 59A.

 

[40cpe]

Bringing this back to the top for my curiosity.

 

[Ross F-1]

How much pressure produced the bubbles? Was there any evidence of water in the oil?

 

[JWL]

Yes, I have seen it and yes, I have repaired it. Weld-spot, peen, weld, peen weld. peen, etc. Use block sealer upon startup and forget it.

 

[29AVEE8]

How much pressure produced the bubbles? Was there any evidence of water in the oil?

It only had about 25PSI at the time I took that photo. It also has a crack in the number 8 intake port, doesn't seem to extend past the seat, and a crooked heli-coil in the blind stud hole near the rear on passenger side. The block is of unknown history and was a freebie.

 

[29AVEE8]

Yes, I have seen it and yes, I have repaired it. Weld-spot, peen, weld, peen weld. peen, etc. Use block sealer upon startup and forget it.

Thanks for the input. I am used to ex. seat cracks but this one is new to me.