Cracked engine block repair question?

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Originally Posted by Eric B

I had several GPW engines, which were magnofluxed to see if they were any good. Once we found one that was right it was sent for welding.

It was welded ok, but unfortunetly for me the mechanic assembled the engine wrong.(A neighbour/friend who owned his own business).

After driving with a knocking noise for several years i went to another mechanic and engine shop. They not only found issues with the assembly and the welding but also more block issues.

In the end we stripped the engine and it was sent out to a specialist in welding blocks. They did a fantastic job. All of the holes were filled and redrilled. It looks like a new engine with no sign of any welding.

The GPW blocks are known to crack and some of the blocks had issues even when new. The Willys blocks have a better lifespan.

Unless you are a mechanic yourself, send it off to a professional and get it done right the first time. (I thought i had done that).

Word of mouth is the best source.

It turns out my professional engine rebuilders father worked on Jeep engines in WW2.

Anybody in the Ottawa area should have no issues dealing with West Carleton Automtive. I highly recommend them.

Welding is not an issue, unless not done right.

Eric

yes it is read the google info.John