Re: Cracked block on 1922 Single Six

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2014/7/17 13:21:43

It is called sonic testing and is commonly done on racing engines. There should be a local auto machine shop that can do this test.

In the 1920s an engine might be rebored and rebuilt at least once during its working life. The cylinders were made thick enough that they could be bored up to 1/8" oversize.

We don't know if your cylinders have been bored in the past but chances are, the cylinder can be bored far enough to fit a sleeve.

Any machine shop or welding shop that can weld your block properly, will be able to tell you if it can be done safely.