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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:48 AM
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damaged big block

hi everyone would it be ok if i welded the waterways on a chevy big block.
they have cracked.
thank you.
Kenny.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 06:02 AM
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Re: damaged big block

A frozen block is usually compromised in places you can't see and can't weld, besides just the places the water is falling out of visibly.

Don't wate your time. Get another one.

Consider it an important lesson (keep anti-freeze in it) learned the hard way.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Re: damaged big block

i was thinking of buying a 502 chevy cheap.
thanks anyway.
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