Throwing a Rod

[NathanY]

When you throw a rod out the side of a block, can that block be repaired if the hole is in an area that is not vital like not in a cylinder wall of course.

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: Throwing a Rod

Nathan, Yes you can have it welded, if it is not in a load/stress bearing area. Do a thread search on cracked blocks. Several on the board said they were successful........Goodluck....BushCat

 

[alcan]

Re: Throwing a Rod

Hi Nathan<br /> Of course it depends on how bad it is and where its at. But yes most of the time you can just weld those puppies right up.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Throwing a Rod

Nathan if ya' do get someone to weld it up....get someone who knows what there doing and not just hang a bunch of boogers on it and call it a weld.

 

[dpminc]

Re: Throwing a Rod

And have them weld it with its block halfs bolted together, with the bearing sleeves and end-caps in place and torqued. This will minimize warpage. Also be sure to smooth the weld on the inside, as well. Good Luck!

 

[denniz]

Re: Throwing a Rod

what block do you need? brand, year, horsepower?

 

[NathanY]

Re: Throwing a Rod

Well I was going to buy a complete block for a 1973 25 Hp Johnson that had thrown a rod though the side of the block, and repair it, and use my parts and the good parts from it to make a good motor. I decided that it is too much trouble to do that so I am parting out my 25hp Johnson.