Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
ford2000
Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 17 |
2014-12-12 191607
Hi I am new here and looking for some assistance.
I recently rebuilt a Ford 2000 that I bought at auction. Now that I have put so much time into it I have found the the block has a hairline crack, just below the exhaust manifold about six inches long and seeps anti-freeze when the engine runs after it warms up and the pressure builds. I have been looking at block sealers online and other coatings.
Am I just fooling myself, have you done this and it worked? What products did you use?
Thanks for any comments!
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
pinevalleyfarm
Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15 Glen Rock, PA Pics |
2014-12-13 191612
Not sure where you are located, if it helps i have a gas engine less carb. From a 2600. It ran good just smoked and had a valvetrain noise.
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
46bugs
Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 163 Tennessee |
2014-12-13 191613
I would try to find a good used engine block, all-state ag -parts are good and I have had dealing with them a long time there number is 877-530-4430 they will put a warranty on any use, rebuilt or new part of one year. And use all of the new parts in the bas engine ....
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
46bugs
Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 163 Tennessee |
2014-12-13 191615
I had a typo bad Engine ....
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
IRONMANAL
Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5 ALABAMA |
2014-12-13 191616
I have a 640 I fixed almost 2 years ago with j-b weld take a 1/8 drill and put a hole at the very end of the crack (to stop it from running any further)then clean good with a grinder v the crack just a little and seal. worked for me ....
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
ford2000
Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 17 |
2014-12-13 191617
I was looking at Lock N Stitch. But I guess if that fails I could not do what Ironmanal suggests.
Ironman how long a crack did you have and how bad? ....
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
popcornfart
Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 11 Chandler, Texas |
2014-12-13 191618
a totally shade tree repair is blue cheese silicone you will run with rad. cap loose at all times once done
clean block of rust, anti freeze seepage, and loose paint, with wire brush and the flammable brand brake clean and
then lay a heavy bead of the red hi heat silicone along crack past each end an inch or so, wet your fingers and smear & smooth down I ran a chevy 235 ci. iron block for 10 plus years that way with no problem
I have used the liquid glass for cracked heads from old school mechanics that taught me 40 years ago worked then works now flow instr. on container for this repair ....
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
IRONMANAL
Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5 ALABAMA |
2014-12-13 191619
mine was about 3 inches long clean real good after grinding use break cleaner to get rid of all oils an water. if it doesn't work for you, you can always grind it out and try something else ....
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
popcornfart
Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 11 Chandler, Texas |
2014-12-13 191622
also there is the powdered rad. stop leak I have used on leaking freeze plugs, with it you must keep cooling sys. full and run with or with out rad. cap on tight mind you I am a mix of shade tree repair & old school I was taught 40 years ago when I was a teenager ( retired 40 yrs. diesel mechanic) ....
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
popcornfart
Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 11 Chandler, Texas |
2014-12-13 191623
I will agree w/ ironmanual about the drill small hole at each end of crack IF it is where you can get to it I WOULD do THAT WHERE I HAD CRACKS ON HI VIBRATION ITEMS TO STOP CRACK FROM RUNNING ( darn cap lock ) ....
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Ford 2000 Tractor Rebuild Block Crack
popcornfart
Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 11 Chandler, Texas |
2014-12-13 191624
do you have a good welder shop in town ? or a good machine shop talk with them and show them pics if you can to see if they can weld the block I have had an aluminum block welded up have been running it now for 18 years with no leak it cracked between 2 freeze plugs it's a 215 ci. alum. block buick motor if it is iron block they will use cast iron welding rods to do it ....
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