I Need An 8BA Engine Block

I just picked up my block and crank from the machine shop. Verdict is I got a good crank but a junk block. I know that s***ch pins could correct most of what ails this motor. However it has 2 problems.

1 One of the cracks is in the thin side of the intake port.

2 It has been welded and brazed on before.

?I have had several engine machinists look at it. One of them specializes in A and T motors. They all say the same thing. Get another block.

Anyone out there able to give me a hand?

Thanks!

Mike
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I know this is a stretch, given your location, but Rick Whetsel in Greenfield, Indiana has quite an inventory of blocks and engines. He runs Whetsel Automotive and specializes in rebuilding Flatheads. His phone is 317-462-9461.

 

I have a 53 motor that had a bad bearing, haven't put it back together yet, don't need it

 

Update- I was block sanding the top decks, looks to be a crack in the p***age below the normal crack, looks like it go's to the cylinder or in that direction. I can't ask anything for it now, freebie 57 if you want to mess with pinning & sleeve. If nobody want's it then s**** next weekend.

 

I would be interested in the block. I don't realy need the crank but lets wait and see. E-Mail me your address so I can check yahoo maps.

57chevywagonman@sbcglobal.net

Mike

 

Guy's please dont s**** the blocks, if either of you were closer I would at least offer you some beer money for them as I need blocks for mock up. I'm sure I'm not the only one who could use them and be grateful. Put a fair price on them or freebie them and post in the cl***ified before you s**** them, just a friendly suggestion, TR

 

X2 ...jack

 

My junker is not going to be s****ed. I already plan to use it as a mock up engine.

Mike

 

i am having a hard time picturing your block issue from your description. it don't sound fatal if i am thinking right. i have had good luck with welding, not mine, i don't know **** about welding but i am lucky to have a buddy who is an expert welder and has done lots of cast iron welding. it is an art in my opinion. maybe if you could post a good picture of the crack and what has been done to it that would help.

 

I wish that I was closer for you. I have over 20 of them socked away. Some industrial, some mercs.