crack evaluation · FF-0031

Which Ford Flathead block cracks make Steve Coppock reject a block?

Steve is concerned by cracks from an exhaust-valve seat into a cylinder and describes long freeze splits along the pan rail as effectively not repairable.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

exhaust-valve-seat area, cylinder, water jacket, and pan rail

Applicable scope

Ford Flathead V8 block