When I purchased my project I saw a few frost plugs had popped out with no external cracks on the blocks but new the potential of expanding ice. Pulled the engines to freshen up(rings,bearings) removed intakes and found the biggest cracks I've ever seen in blocks in my life. What a waste, water+cold=bad Anyway I'm not that busted up about it kinda figured it would be like that but always hope for the best. The rest of the engines are in premo shape and all top notch parts so now I need two tall deck blocks std bore, hope a fellow OSO'r can hook me up. Going to the shop after lunch I will take a few pix and post them. This would of been sooo expensive if I didn't have my own shop and had to pay someone else.

Ouch

Sorry to here that Andy but you are still in great shape, What you paid for the enitial investment and doing the work yourself you will still come out. Just look at all the fun your going to have. Hope your going to pull the fuel tank and have it cleaned too.

Which block is it?

OUCH is right ...

just mesured the bore 4.54 and stroke 4" total displacment is 520cu/in the block part # is 14044807 GM bow tie tall deck

Dart or merl prob be cheaper?

hey strip,keep postin tripps

Yea I like taking motors

If you still want to make a little money on it let me know!!

Anyway, you are still ahead of the game! Good Luck!