Willys Engine Block Crack Repair....How To Save Original Block

[@TheSquidtone]

Hooray! That's my engine block! After watching your work on the lock and stitch pins, I'm sure glad I brought the block to you. Seeing you go around corners with those pins was an eye-opener. I'm glad it seems to be going well. I'd love to see any more work you do on this particular block, but of course I'm biased. Awesome videos, thanks alot!

[@ruebencover5795]

You made the best des

[@ruebencover5795]

You made the best decision to get Brian to rebuild your engine . He is the master

[@ferhobby]

Hi were can I Buy the fix kit need for willys l134

[@jackcollins2344]

I know it takes time to make videos, one video a day is great I never get tired of you sharing things going on at your place. Thank buddy.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Good to hear from you Jack. KZbin keeps sending me notices that my videos are not doing good. They say "your audience has low interest in this topic". One of these days I will put something out that more people like, but for now I will continue to put videos out on the things I do and hopefully my dedicated followers enjoy them. Thanks for letting me know you enjoy the content I put out. Brian

[@jackcollins2344]

Wow how many views does KZbin think you should have for each video, just wondering. Just so you know and I'm hoping other people jump in and reply keep showing videos of what you are doing and I will watch and enjoy them.

[@ruebencover5795]

@@metalshaperJeep I for one, think your videos are great they have helped me out a lot on my jeep project . Please don't stop them coming KZbin is wrong

[@notajp]

I’ve heard of this process, but never seen it done. Thanks for letting us see what actually goes into it! Very interesting stuff......

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks for watching!

[@TomFredericks187]

I'm always glad to get the email that says 'metalshaper just uploaded a video'. Just great to see how you do this and other jeep work. Thank you Brian.

[@metalshaperJeep]

More to come!

[@peterosborne2609]

Great work. I never realized you could save a bore like that. Thanks for sharing. You have a great channel.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks 👍

[@carlcole294]

Started watching your videos for the Jeep stuff, but enjoy all of them. I'm learning a lot from you. The engine stuff is very interesting to me right now as I'm going to be tearing into mine soon. I wish you were doing a 6-226 but I'm still learning from your videos.

[@metalshaperJeep]

If a 226 ever comes into the shop I will make a video of it.

[@wlogue]

Nice repair Brian, keep doing what you do bud. I enjoy all your stuff on KZbin, thanks, Will

[@metalshaperJeep]

thanks, good to know.

[@ethanbontrager7994]

I sure enjoy watching your vids. If you ever get a block that needs sleeving I would like to see the process.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Go back a few videos and watch the sleeving process. I did it on a L head not long ago and installed 4 sleeves.

[@ShnitzlHaus]

yes show the pressure test. always great watching

[@metalshaperJeep]

ok will do

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

These crack repairs blow my mind. I always thought cracked blocks were scrap

[@metalshaperJeep]

A lot of people have been throwing away blocks with small, easy to fix cracks in them. I am trying to get information out there so people can save their original block.

[@geoben427]

Another excellent video. Great information, and it's good to know that a lot of these old blocks can be saved! Ignore KZbin. Your audience appreciates the videos, I know I do. By the way, the spray booth looks fantastic. Looking forward to some painting videos!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks George, painting videos coming soon. Old blocks are the best, I do everything I can to keep people away from those junk chinese blocks.

[@simoncarney9944]

Really interesting and informative, you explain things so well. 👍🏼

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks so much!

[@molinelligarage1004]

Awesome work !!!! About to work on a 59flathead 8 with some cracks .... Want to metal stitch myself ..I believe I have one crack in a bore as well ..being a backyard diyer .....and flatheads not making that much compression to run .....could I sticch a cylinder then use a stone hone on my drill to get it round then install my piston again ??? This engine is just going in a model a backyard built hotrod ...nothing fancy and won't see too many run time hours

[@metalshaperJeep]

If you are VERY careful and the crack does not go too far down into the cylinder you may be able to clean it up enough to install your piston again. Take your time and be careful in the bore so you don't mess it up and your rings won't seal.

[@molinelligarage1004]

@@metalshaperJeep thanks for the reply I appreciate that ...I'll totally take my time ! I heard that you can't sleeve after stitching cause it will cause the crack to spread ?? Is that true , or is it still safe to sleeve after ?

[@LOCKNSTITCH]

Great videos! Appreciate your business!

[@metalshaperJeep]

I have not had to turn down any machine work on old engine blocks since I started using your cast iron repair methods. As always, thank you.

[@LOCKNSTITCH]

@@metalshaperJeep That is EXCELLENT to hear! We are always here to support you when you need us. You are most welcome!

[@aboyandhisdog]

I wouldn't mind seeing the pressure testing. Thanks!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Coming soon!

[@tomrichardson2099]

Another great video. And well explained. Thanks Brian

[@metalshaperJeep]

good to have you watching

[@teter129]

Do you have a link for your business if someone wanted an engine rebuilt?

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me directly at [e-mail] Brian

[@curtisvonepp4335]

What's the sealant you use on the threads ?.

[@metalshaperJeep]

It is an anerobic sealant that is supplies by the people who sell me the stitching pins. It is like no other sealant I have used and works great. I have no idea what is in the bottle but know it works.

[@enfieldthom2989]

I didn't know all those cracks were repairable. I would like to see how you fix the leaky distributor passage leaks. mine was leaking and I suspect my J B weld repair is NOT what you would do. ( so far after 2700 mi its still is leak free though ) thanks for the great details.

[@jamesbeaty7669]

Brian, I’m about ready to throw my gear pullers across the garage. I’m attempting to remove the camshaft gear on my 4-134 f-head and my pullers keep slipping. I cannot find a video actually showing this nylon gear being removed. Do you have one?

[@metalshaperJeep]

I don't have a video on that but good idea for one. They are removed buy putting a 2 jaw puller into the holes of the gear with the hook of the puller facing outward. Then it is pulled off. Without the correct puller it can slip. Another way is to rotate the cam so you can remove the cam retainer plate bolts. Then once the bolts are out you can pull the entire cam and gear out of the engine. Put the cam in a press, support the gear so it does not break and press the cam out. I always do it that way, faster and easier than setting up a puller. I install the same way, press the gear on the cam, don't forget to put the spacer and retainer on first. Then install in the engine as a unit.

[@jamesbeaty7669]

Thanks. I’ll get back to it in a few days. I’m too hot and frustrated to look at it again tonight.

[@tingtanrambo1087]

Can you machine and fix a 400 with cracked steam holes?

[@metalshaperJeep]

Not sure exactly what you are referring to. Best way to see if it is fixable is to send me some photos of the cracked areas.

[@rayganter8029]

Thanks Brian, great info, love the channel

[@metalshaperJeep]

appreciate your comment

[@cabotbroughton7458]

Brian, Thank you for another informative video. I am currently rebuilding a 134 L head from a 1941 Willys pickup model 441. When I was scraping the gunk off the block I found that the block was likely frozen at one time which cracked it on the distributor side in the lower portion of the water jacket. The block had been V grooved and epoxy was used. Can cracks in this area of these engines be successfully repaired with metal stitching. The block is number matching to the truck so I would like to save it.

[@metalshaperJeep]

yes it can be fixed with metal stitching. That is a very common area to crack and I have successfully fixed many blocks like yours. I would recommend cleaning until you get all the epoxy out, then clean it again. Make sure you have clean, bright metal. Make the repair , then pressure check the block. I have videos out there on how to pressure test blocks so you may want to look them over as well. 15 pounds or a bit more and check for leaks. If everything is good continue on with your rebuild. Brian

[@cabotbroughton7458]

@@metalshaperJeep thank you for the super quick reply. I had the block hot tanked there are still a few traces of epoxy to pick out and then will clean again. I emailed locknstitch with pictures and material thickness measurements to make sure which pins will work with the previously ground V / U grooves. I’ll definitely be watching your pressure test video. I noticed the area that has cracked bulged i my block do you leave the bulge.

[@metalshaperJeep]

@@cabotbroughton7458 email some pictures of the crack and bulge when you get a chance. [e-mail] Brian

[@johnmcdaniel6663]

Where are you located. Have a Engine I need rebuilt

[@metalshaperJeep]

I am in Connecticut and rebuild engines for people all over the USA and beyond.

[@johndicks1381]

Shouldn't you pin then deck?

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Very many thanks for showing what goes into this process, I very much doubt that there are many engine restorers out there that would even have the skill to use a ball peen hammer accurately, so at least it will show them just how much skill is required to achieve a repair like this, stay safe! Chris B.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Always good to hear from you Chris. I have been saving blocks like this for a long time and the cold stitching method is my favorite way of dealing with cracks. Thanks for watching

[@allieddesigncollc9062]

Fantastic work!

[@metalshaperJeep]

thanks

[@jackcollins2344]

Let's show some support here people

[@baioszisimos3367]

You are the best

[@TheSquidtone]

I got the engine assembled and got a little video of the first attempts at starting. It runs great, sounds great, and has more power. thanks Brian (metalshaper). kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HNeIOHa79qkKc (hope the link works)