Cracked 5.7 block at Starter Bolts

[mattyg]

New parts are rolling in and the motor is almost ready to be removed. A bit easier working under the hood than my old 6.0 powerstroke, not as easy as my old ram 360 gasser.

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[stutaeng]

I was under the impression MIG was not adequate for cast iron? But you could use SMAW (besides TIG or brazing) with that special nickel rod and pre/post heat. But I've never had a need to weld C.I. so I honestly don't know.

You don't think the CNG would cause this, right? I'm just asking because @kennythewelder asked about compression.

 

[man-a-fre]

I was under the impression MIG was not adequate for cast iron? But you could use SMAW (besides TIG or brazing) with that special nickel rod and pre/post heat. But I've never had a need to weld C.I. so I honestly don't know.

You don't think the CNG would cause this, right? I'm just asking because @kennythewelder asked about compression.

Muggy weld makes fine arc rods for welding cast also. I migged plenty even though I have a Lincoln precision tig 225 and an oxy torch that I could have heated the **** out of it and brazed them with. Mig works fine may not be the best but never broke and worked great and just easier in a confined area. I am not here to argue but I know mig works with e70s6 and c25 just fine, if the engine was out of the truck I would consider fixing it a different way , But seriously I would probably still mig it. I have had guys argue about whether the stater brace is necessary also and ,I think it is , and always put them on if someone removed them or whatever but some never seem to see the need for them.

 

[Frank Enstein]

The starter location on a Chevy tries to break the bolts every time the starter is engaged. A support strap on the front is cheap insurance.

 

[mattyg]

The starter location on a Chevy tries to break the bolts every time the starter is engaged. A support strap on the front is cheap insurance.

I am going to add one when the repair is complete, just need to buy one and figure out how it mounts...

 

[mattyg]

Safety third…

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[Schurkey]

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That's a scary chain lift.

 

[drewcrew]

Safety third…

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Are you going to weld it there hanging on the chain ?

 

[man-a-fre]

Nice job! alot of work, See you kept from breaking exhaust studs by removing manifolds, smart man.

 

[stutaeng]

Are you going to weld it there hanging on the chain ?

I think he already did! LOL