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Cracked head... #225295 11/21/11 08:31 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 221 denver 3rdowner OP Backyard Mechanic
OP 3rdowner Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 221 denver	I am in need of a new head, mine is cracked (so my ex was right). It is a 1926. The crack is small, located at center, push rod side, transitioning the top to side. During operation it only yields a bead of coolant, and a small drip running down the side of the block. I'm willing to bet that I only loose a shot glass of coolant an hour. It might be a candidate for JB Weld. Any thoughts?

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Re: Cracked head... 3rdowner #225299 11/21/11 08:46 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 74 australia rusted Shade Tree Mechanic
rusted Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 74 australia	It is a common problem. Some can be welded but in most cases you will have to find a replacement. Some have fitted the 28 head with the 2 port exhaust but this will require some modification of your exhaust to fit.

Re: Cracked head... 3rdowner #225310 11/21/11 10:12 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 20 Winder, GA BillMcKay Grease Monkey
BillMcKay Grease Monkey Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 20 Winder, GA	I have a pair of them- shoot me a PM and I'll get back to you!

Re: Cracked head... BillMcKay #225322 11/21/11 11:20 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 140 New Zealand AlBrass Shade Tree Mechanic
AlBrass Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 140 New Zealand	In my experience, the head may well be OK if it was treated with some type of crack sealer added to the coolant. In my experience, it is better to do that than try and repair it. As discussed last week, single port heads are well known for cracking and any replacement head you come across would be best crack tested before any money or time was spent. Regards Al

Re: Cracked head... BillMcKay #225332 11/22/11 12:55 AM
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OP 3rdowner Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 221 denver	write me at dwright@wiinc.net

Re: Cracked head... 3rdowner #225384 11/22/11 01:01 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 20 Winder, GA BillMcKay Grease Monkey
BillMcKay Grease Monkey Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 20 Winder, GA	Will do- I just need to wait until this evening... can't access my home email address from school(work)

Re: Cracked head... BillMcKay #225501 11/23/11 12:02 PM
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BillMcKay Grease Monkey Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 20 Winder, GA	Sent you an email this morning- have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

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