bluebrain44
New User
Just bought this ford 8n, I was gonna restore it to use But… Upon cleaning the engine I discovered two small cracks!
question is can this be repaired? I don’t have alot of cash in it and don’t want to sink to much in. just wondering if it’s worth restoring for me. paying to swap out engine when I don’t know about the transmission or hydraulics working seems too much for me… (I also don’t see any options on buying just a motor in my area, besides buying a parts tractor and not knowing if motor is good)
I have seen video of drilling hole in block , tapping hole , screw in bolt and grind head off to stop crack from running… would this work or would it need to be welded?
any info would be appreciated, I’m very disappointed by this discovery.
Also any chance this motor could work as is for a few years? (Hopeful thinking)
question is can this be repaired? I don’t have alot of cash in it and don’t want to sink to much in. just wondering if it’s worth restoring for me. paying to swap out engine when I don’t know about the transmission or hydraulics working seems too much for me… (I also don’t see any options on buying just a motor in my area, besides buying a parts tractor and not knowing if motor is good)
I have seen video of drilling hole in block , tapping hole , screw in bolt and grind head off to stop crack from running… would this work or would it need to be welded?
any info would be appreciated, I’m very disappointed by this discovery.
Also any chance this motor could work as is for a few years? (Hopeful thinking)