How to fix a cracked 6.5 block

[JetBoater]

I didn't search out TDP for the fix... rats! There is just a wealth of knowledge buried here.

I did research the splayed main caps before the fix... I didn't/don't have the $1,200+ dollars to spend there.

The machine shop doing these repairs have reliably been repairing and building these diesel engines without any aftermarket products. They have instilled me with confidence in this 599 block... and perhaps the other 2 dead projects sitting in my garage.

Thanks for the input Jim.

[JetBoater]

I should mention that this method does use the lock-n-stitch pin, the same method used to pull cracks together.

The bolt holes were fixed using the full torque insert... shown here





You can see how the pipe style threads are cupped, to pull metal towards it when torqued into position.