cracked block

[unknown]

hey fellas, about 2 weeks ago i bought a bay boat,it had a 88 hp johnson on it ran great. I saw a small water leak on the bottom of the exhaust manifold and decided to change the gaskets,naturally a couple of bolts broke off. so i thought it smart to bring it to a mech. to get it fixed.he said he would have to pull the power head to fix it,and cracked the block.(where the 2 studds on the back of the block go from the block to the lower part)one of the studds stayed in the lower part.my question to you guys .can this be welded?or do i need another block?

 

[Daviet]

Re: cracked block

Would it be possiable to post a picture, it's hard to tell by your explanation.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: cracked block

my questions os who broke it? you or the mech?

 

[unknown]

Re: cracked block

the mech broke it

 

[HybridMX6]

Re: cracked block

IMO he should pay for it if he broke it. Not saying it wouldn't have broke if you did it yourself, but the fact is the shop broke it, so the shop should pay to repair it.

EDIT* Unless you signed something when you dropped it off releasing him from liability.

 

[Knightgang]

Re: cracked block

IMO he should pay for it if he broke it. Not saying it wouldn't have broke if you did it yourself, but the fact is the shop broke it, so the shop should pay to repair it.

EDIT* Unless you signed something when you dropped it off releasing him from liability.

Agreed... he broke it, he fixes or replaces it...

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: cracked block

If the stud's were badly rusted, and the block stuck hopelessly down, it was broke when it went into the shop. If it was a shop that tried to pry it up with a stone axe, and tiger tooth chisel, that would be a different story. What would the reaction be if they removed it with no damage, but it took all day at their hourly rate.

 

[Jeff_G]

Re: cracked block

R. Johnson is right, it may not have been the tech fault. If he didn't take the nuts off that would be a different story. You can tell easily from rust on the studs and corrosion, or chisel marks.
Yes it can be fixed by welding. Take it to a good machine shop that does car engines, not a welding/farm type. Take the broken piece they should be able to weld it up and machine it. It will not be a strong as original.
You may be able to find another block rather cheaply as well. You will look for a 88SPL or 90 HP. Just check the ignition systems to make sure they are the same or the same year for compatibility or do a search of part numbers on JOHNSON.COM