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02-14-2004 04:09 PM #1
cracked block 53 merc flathead
I have a 53 merc flathead thats been sitting in my garage for 30 years that I used to run in 34 ford. I had it bored .040 over with a 3/4 cam and two 97 strombergs. I went to start it one winter day and it wouldn't turn over. After checking for a bad starter or solenoid, etc. I pulled a plug and found water sitting on top of the piston. Water had worked its way around waterjackets> Cracked Block! I would like to use this again but don't know if block can be repaired. Any suggestions wa now if the block can be repaired. Any thoughtsKeep smiling, it only hurts when you think it does!
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