Ze2222

Hi guys i'm in need of some help. I have my sbf 351w. I was removing one of my waterpump bolts. It was seized so i tried working back and forth and well part of the block casting broke away around the bolt.
I've attached some pics to help better show.

I'm looking for best way to repair it.I'm thinking either brazing or jb weld . I can't see it needing to be that strong. Just need to get 25 ft/lbs tops on bolt i'm assuming.

What would you guys recommend for the repair.? I have the piece that busted off and sits back on pretty good.
Its currently apart and waiting on some recommendations for repair lol. Thx in advance guys. Hope i don't need a new block.

1988TTOP

i would braze it

mustangGT86_05

to me JB weld = fail, have yet to have one good experience with the stuff so I suggest brazing as well

AdderMk2

i, personally, would replace the block.

uedlose

braze it if you can get it to hold to the block. You could also have it welded if there is any one near you that welds cast iron.

Ze2222

thx for all the replies guy. I like the brazing idea. I didn't know you could weld cast. I'll have to check into that. Learn something new everyday. I can get the piece to stick really good using the bolt that threads into it. I'm going to pull the motor and turn it on its side so i can either get someone to weld it or i'll braze it myself.

I agree with you adder i'd like to just get a new one. But i had so much machine work done to this block i think i'd cry lol.I'm not made of money lol. As long as it holds for now and i get a couple years out of it. I'll be getting a forged block.
Thx again guys. I'll post pics of the repair when done.