Re: 1928 6 clyinder block or engine

Posted by 2dayistheday On 2021/7/9 7:47:14

Home away,

Good idea, but... I tried to install a Heli-coil into the hole, the tap only required light figure pressure to thread it. The "repaired" hole is very loose. I've put it bask together trying to get some driving in during the summer. But it does not hold a torque (will take 60 lbs, but is soft and loosens with use). The engine was sleeved back in the '80's and my belief is that the block is fractured in that area between the water jacket and head and sleeves. Not much material at all there to put a thicker thread sleeve, even if the block is whole!