[AT] internal block repair

[John Hall]

Don't be discouraged John! There are lots more reasons than that to NOT buy 
a CUB. You got to hate them before you can love them!

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Wilkens" <jwilkens at eoni.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] internal block repair


> I've tried fixing a couple of broken Cub blocks with little
> success.  If I attempted it again I would jerk the engine, drain all
> the oil out of it, set it over on it's side,   burn (heat) all signs
> of oil away from the crack with a tourch and braze it.       This is
> the reason I don't buy Cubs any more!   John W.
>
>
> At 05:14 AM 01/01/2009, you wrote:
>>  Trying to fix an oil leak on a Farmall Cub. In years past the block was
>>broken at the front right lower corner (not too uncommon depending on the
>>owners). The block was welded on the outside and where the pan bolts 
>>up---no
>>welding on the inside. Now the weld has cracked where the pan lays so oil
>>gets inside the crack from inside the motor, runs down to the gasket and
>>then leaks to the outside. I am thinking of cleaning the inside with carb
>>cleaner and applying some JB Weld or Belzona to the crack. Then I am going
>>to coat the area with Glyptal. Then we will reinstall the pan using black
>>oil resistant silicone on the gasket. Other than pulling the engine and
>>re-welding the block (which is not an option for this Cubs owner) anybody
>>got any other ideas/suggestions?
>>
>>Happy New Year!
>>
>>John Hall
>>
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