Frozen block

don R · 03-01-2009, 02:28 PM

I've been a plumber for 31 years. I tell my apprentices I learn from my mistakes, how do you think I got so smart?

SSDA Hemi · 03-02-2009, 06:02 PM

Carlos, heres some hope for you, A motown block should be thicker and stronger than an ordinary gm block. Not saying its not cracked, but those mid eighties small blocks would crack in the lifter gallies and sides all the time.

Your post should ask how many guys freeze cracked an aftermarket block. I've got my fingers crossed for you, I know all to well about time and the lack of it.

BIZMANRACING · 03-03-2009, 09:20 AM

what will life be like after drag racing?

i dumped the oil on sunday. as i unthreaded the drain bolt water started to work its way through the threads and into my dump pan. i just layed there on the cold floor of my garage and watched it fall. i half hoped that it was just some sick from on condensation since i run alcohal. but, i was not lucky. i just watched and watched wondering when it would change to oil. i waited a little while longer, i put my hand under the stream thinking that i due need to see the eye doctor for some new glasses, only to be very clear. it was water, and it had a little green to it.

i surrendered and just pulled the plug completely out. oil and water don't mix. as i layed there and watched i knew i had a big job ahead of me getting the motor pulled. all those tie wraps been cut. all those quick disconet wires to undue, and finally that last quart or more of trans fluid that would slip out as i tilted the motor and trans bring them out together. thats what happens when you use allen head bolts to attach the trans to the motor in a stock bodied car. everything has to come out.

now back to my first statement. i promised myself that when this motor went i would go back to 12 sec footbrake racing. but, i haven had my fill yet of 9 sec stuff, beside i had planned on taking yet more weight out of the car. (i weighted 3050 with me in it). life just got in the way of living. i guess if i can keep the cost at 3000 or below i'll give it another try. i figure the block must of craked down low since i can't see a path for water in the oil pan from a lifter valley crack.

VanPelt · 03-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Sorry to hear the outcome Biz! Good Luck on the rebuild and 2009.

Cheers, Bill

03-01-2009, 02:28 PM	#1
don R Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Frozen block I've been a plumber for 31 years. I tell my apprentices I learn from my mistakes, how do you think I got so smart?

03-02-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
SSDA Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 503 Likes: 130 Liked 451 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Frozen block Carlos, heres some hope for you, A motown block should be thicker and stronger than an ordinary gm block. Not saying its not cracked, but those mid eighties small blocks would crack in the lifter gallies and sides all the time. Your post should ask how many guys freeze cracked an aftermarket block. I've got my fingers crossed for you, I know all to well about time and the lack of it.

03-03-2009, 09:20 AM	#3
BIZMANRACING Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: east brunswick, new jersey Posts: 62 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Frozen block what will life be like after drag racing? i dumped the oil on sunday. as i unthreaded the drain bolt water started to work its way through the threads and into my dump pan. i just layed there on the cold floor of my garage and watched it fall. i half hoped that it was just some sick from on condensation since i run alcohal. but, i was not lucky. i just watched and watched wondering when it would change to oil. i waited a little while longer, i put my hand under the stream thinking that i due need to see the eye doctor for some new glasses, only to be very clear. it was water, and it had a little green to it. i surrendered and just pulled the plug completely out. oil and water don't mix. as i layed there and watched i knew i had a big job ahead of me getting the motor pulled. all those tie wraps been cut. all those quick disconet wires to undue, and finally that last quart or more of trans fluid that would slip out as i tilted the motor and trans bring them out together. thats what happens when you use allen head bolts to attach the trans to the motor in a stock bodied car. everything has to come out. now back to my first statement. i promised myself that when this motor went i would go back to 12 sec footbrake racing. but, i haven had my fill yet of 9 sec stuff, beside i had planned on taking yet more weight out of the car. (i weighted 3050 with me in it). life just got in the way of living. i guess if i can keep the cost at 3000 or below i'll give it another try. i figure the block must of craked down low since i can't see a path for water in the oil pan from a lifter valley crack. __________________ S/ST 1739 Carlos Mendes

03-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
VanPelt Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Mexico Posts: 148 Likes: 22 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Frozen block Sorry to hear the outcome Biz! Good Luck on the rebuild and 2009. Cheers, Bill