crack evaluation · FF-0029

Are cracks from a Ford Flathead wet stud hole to a water passage acceptable?

Steve considers these common wet-hole cracks usable when the stud can still be installed and torqued normally.

Expert
Steve Coppock
Evidence
expert attributed
Component
wet cylinder-head stud holes and water passages
Applicable scope
Ford Flathead V8 block shown by Steve Coppock
Original BTG sourceFord Flathead Block Cracks: Run It, Repair It, or Scrap It?
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