T TEAM580 Member May 22, 2019 #1 I've had 2 blocks break right above the front (away from the cylinder) bolt holes. Why??? Would it work to make a girdle.
I've had 2 blocks break right above the front (away from the cylinder) bolt holes. Why??? Would it work to make a girdle.
1fasttiller Member May 23, 2019 #2 Many things come into play here and your post is so vague we can't begin to guess... What class? How many RPM's? How old are the motors? So many factors can play into this.
Many things come into play here and your post is so vague we can't begin to guess... What class? How many RPM's? How old are the motors? So many factors can play into this.
flattop1 Dawg 89 Jun 2, 2019 #5 TEAM580 said: I've had 2 blocks break right above the front (away from the cylinder) bolt holes. Why??? Would it work to make a girdle. Click to expand... Why . Your loading it harder then it can stand . A girdle sure isn't going to hurt . Welded reinforcements at the break site would be even better . Problem one spot gets stronger another spot shows weakness .
TEAM580 said: I've had 2 blocks break right above the front (away from the cylinder) bolt holes. Why??? Would it work to make a girdle. Click to expand... Why . Your loading it harder then it can stand . A girdle sure isn't going to hurt . Welded reinforcements at the break site would be even better . Problem one spot gets stronger another spot shows weakness .