So I purchased a very used flathead with plans of rebuilding it and having as a backup engine. When I tore it apart, I noticed a large piece of the top cooling fin was almost broken through. The piece is hanging on by a thread. The split runs about 1/8" from one of the head bolts. I basically got this engine for peanuts so I am not heartbroken if it comes up as a loss, but is this engine block still usable?
If my memory serves me correctly, I believe WKA rules said something along the lines of "no welding from the cooling fins upwards" but it looks like it could easily be held on by a bit of JB Weld as it does not seem to be a high stress area.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking!
If my memory serves me correctly, I believe WKA rules said something along the lines of "no welding from the cooling fins upwards" but it looks like it could easily be held on by a bit of JB Weld as it does not seem to be a high stress area.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking!