140 Motor with JB Weld Repaired Block

[incrediblened]

Hey, I keep trying to sell this 140 engine that runs ... but Its got a crack that's been repaired with JB weld that makes them kind of nervous.

I understand, but if I had a boat to drop it into... I'd definately drop it in and feel safe about it.

2 Questions.

1) Should I be concerned that the block is inevitably toast... and am I in denial.

2) Is there something I should do to guarantee that the crack is in good hands with the JB weld repair (like should I pull of the JB weld and drill the ends of the crack.

Thanks,
Ryan

PS... anyone want to buy a 140hp motor (with a cracked water jacket?

 

[mkast]

Re: 140 Motor with JB Weld Repaired Block

Would you buy an engine repaired with JB weld? At any price?
It's an accident waiting to happen.
Regarding drilling the block, don't.
Guarantee that it's cracked, that's all you can do.

 

[Dshow]

Re: 140 Motor with JB Weld Repaired Block

People are looking for an engine, not someone elses problems...

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: 140 Motor with JB Weld Repaired Block

Worst case you could always part it out.

 

[incrediblened]

Re: 140 Motor with JB Weld Repaired Block

Would you buy an engine repaired with JB weld? At any price?
It's an accident waiting to happen.
Regarding drilling the block, don't.
Guarantee that it's cracked, that's all you can do.

I guess I don't know that much about a repaired block like this. Mechanics have told me that this is a reliable fix. Why wouldn't it be? What's the worst that could happen (especially if it's drilled on the two ends).

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[Bondo]

Re: 140 Motor with JB Weld Repaired Block

Ayuh,... While it's a Reliable repair,...
A Cracked,+ repaired motor isn't worth much....

 

[bruceb58]

Re: 140 Motor with JB Weld Repaired Block

In your eyes its reliable. I wouldn't expect anyone else to think the same. Either use it yourself or send it to the scrap yard.

 

[lowkee]

Re: 140 Motor with JB Weld Repaired Block

Just sell it piece by piece. It'll prob sell for more that way anyhow.