Any suggestions on this block? Will I be able to repair or is it scrap? I know of a guy locally that is a good cast welder.
The only reason I'd really like to save it is because it is the original number matching block to the tractor....1938 F-14.

its junk,i would never trust it.

i gotta say it looks done.

I just had one fixed that looked exactly like that, It was on my little A. The question is how much to you wanta spend on fixing it. Mine cost me $1400 to fix, Only reason it fixed it was because i could not find another one and i wanted matching serial numbers.

What's the number on it, I got an extra 14 block, maybe there close

midwest cylinder head repair. I would send them the pics for an estimate their work is first class. Dont cost to ask.

Theres a f-14 on this site for $850.00. It would be cheaper to buy it for a parts or use yours for parts and rebuild the other tractor.

Replace it if you can find one for less money than fixing. I would guess you will spend at least $1000 on fixing it.

I'm a welding engineer. I'm not saying it cant be fixed, but you are going to be putting some very severe residual stresses in the block with that much repair. It may hold for light duty, maybe if it is a show tractor, but it will never take much loading.

Just not good enough to fix. Jim

Stick a fork in it.

Where are you located? I'm in NW Missouri.

Seth, There are 2 guy parting F-12 and 14's right now on EBay. One in New Jersey and also Angelica, NY. Jon in NY has alot of parts see if either have a good block. oldiron29

Right in the middle of Iowa by Ames and Boone. Tried to pm you but since that don't work send me an email so I can send you pics. My block has been welded on the outside like your last pic but is great inside.

It isn't letting me send you an email either.
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I forgot to put the serial number in the email its 124967

You can have the block stitched that would be the best way to fix it.

FWIW, I have opened up C-113/C-123 blocks for valve jobs that had similar damage, and were NOT leaking. I have also rolled the dice and put a new gasket on and have them leak. I know this one is for an F-12/F-14, but the concept is the same. I know this is a VERY common damage area on these.

Remember, the sleeves take most of the combustion stress from a block perspective, but not all. Also, the stress in that area of these blocks are vertical because of the head bolt torque......very little lateral stress there. The head gasket seals the top of the sleeves and potentially can seal the cracked area also. these are low RPM, low compression engines, so worries about block integrity becomes an exercise in liquid retention (oil or coolant or both) depending upon where the failure is.

no more are being made. 5 years from now, there will be even less of these blocks..............

Once it goes to the scrap yard, there is no turning back. I am not suggesting a course of action either way, but rather I am giving you some perspective and things to think about. The beautiful thing here is that there is no "right" or "wrong" answer. If your block serial number matches your tag, and that is important to you, repair it. If that sort of thing doesn't bother you, then get a new block. Is this going to be a show tractor, or are you going to work the snot out of it? You have to decide what is important to you and what your pocket book will bear as far as costs........