Can OMC 3 liter engine block cracked fixed with this 2 method below

[idesign]

Can any tell me if 2 methood listed below can be used to fix cracked engine block.will it work.pls let me know.thx
http://www.ehow.com/how_2116361_repair-engine-block.html

 

[beachinmoney]

Re: Can OMC 3 liter engine block cracked fixed with this 2 method below

Just my two cents. We had a cracked block and bought a rebuilt engine. My BF knows an awful lot about boats, cars, etc. and he never mentioned anything else. My opinion would be that you are putting a band aid over it and it will only put off the inevitable and possibly risk more damage.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Can OMC 3 liter engine block cracked fixed with this 2 method below

Just my two cents. We had a cracked block and bought a rebuilt engine. My BF knows an awful lot about boats, cars, etc. and he never mentioned anything else. My opinion would be that you are putting a band aid over it and it will only put off the inevitable and possibly risk more damage.

Agree...the epoxy fix never lasts and will not be of any help for internal cracks..
It will leak again...just a matter of time.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: Can OMC 3 liter engine block cracked fixed with this 2 method below

The 3L is prone to cracking along the port side under the manifold. It often cracks externally without cracking internally. I suspect a lot of these cracks are not even freeze related. It seems to be a weak area in the casting.

If that describes the way yours is cracked, then I would give the epoxy repair a go.
BUT, If you have water in the oil, due to hard freeze cracking and lack of winterization, then no , forget it- your engine is done - scrap iron

 

[idesign]

Re: Can OMC 3 liter engine block cracked fixed with this 2 method below

The 3L is prone to cracking along the port side under the manifold. It often cracks externally without cracking internally. I suspect a lot of these cracks are not even freeze related. It seems to be a weak area in the casting.

If that describes the way yours is cracked, then I would give the epoxy repair a go.
BUT, If you have water in the oil, due to hard freeze cracking and lack of winterization, then no , forget it- your engine is done - scrap iron

I went to marine mechanice .he looked at oil and said there is no water in oil so it is just outside it got cracked.crack is like hair line.very thin.
thx for ur reply.
i will try epoxy repair.i will give update when i am done.thx again

 

[danond]

Re: Can OMC 3 liter engine block cracked fixed with this 2 method below

I'm hoping for the best for you, but PLEASE. Pet peeve here: This is not cell phone text message land. "Your" not "ur" and punctuation is much appreciated.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Can OMC 3 liter engine block cracked fixed with this 2 method below

If you are going the patch route grind the area to be patched.Try to grind a slight V into the crack.A dremel tool works well for this.At each end of the crack take a sharp drill bit and and slightly drill into the metal.
Wipe it all clean with acetone or alcohol. Apply JB Weld.Let cure for at least 2 days...