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1988 JCB 3cx with crack in block, advice needed please

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  • 22-08-2019 6:51pm
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    samjames
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    1988 jcb 3cx with crack in block,



    can this be welded suceessfully


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    stock>
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    Where is the crack located? might be better to do a temp repair with JBweld or such so as to make sure it not cracked internally or that the head is cracked.....................................................................
    Welding is possible...........................................


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    samjames
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    stock> wrote: »
    Where is the crack located? might be better to do a temp repair with JBweld or such so as to make sure it not cracked internally or that the head is cracked.....................................................................
    Welding is possible...........................................
    side of block, about 4 inches,
    would jb weld stay in it?


    to weld it properly would engine need to be took out


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    stock>
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    samjames wrote: »
    side of block, about 4 inches,
    would jb weld stay in it?

    to weld it properly would engine need to be took out
    Can you post a picture of it ?


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    9935452
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    samjames wrote: »
    stock> wrote: »
    Where is the crack located? might be better to do a temp repair with JBweld or such so as to make sure it not cracked internally or that the head is cracked.....................................................................
    Welding is possible...........................................
    side of block, about 4 inches,
    would jb weld stay in it?


    to weld it properly would engine need to be took out

    I was told at one stage that for a good strong weld it would have to be welded on the flat.
    I few older lads at home told me how they turned tractors on their side to weld the blocks . Easier than taking out the engine


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