383 block with a cracked mount

[Bill Walak]

I started going over my 383 block that I picked up last summer and I found an area with a small crack/chip where the bellhousing connects to the block (see photos). This is my first build. Will this be a huge issue to fix? Should I try to find a new block? The block will be going into my ‘69 Super Bee, pretty much a stock build/weekend driver.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Grind a “V” and weld it up.

 

[snakeyes]

easy repair

 

[Bill Walak]

Great, thanks guys!