Fixing hole in side of block

[GreensvilleJay]

If you have the time, walk away from it for a week. I'm sure you have another 'project' to work on. Let the epoxy properly cure..longer is better.
Right now it'll have a 'skim coat' of harness but inside still like pudding or taffy.
You have to have patience.
Looks like you have more than enough on it,just don't grind/sand too much !! You want strength NOT 'show room' pretty !!

 

[fried1765]

Installed patch with jb weld

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Used file to hit engine block hard making indentations

Cleaned everything with alcohol

Setup the area to do the weld

Mentally planned it out

Then applied the weld using brush and small spatula with gloves on

Being careful not to move it, applied generous amounts on top and bottom

Came back with paper towels to clean areas that splattered

Next step: let it cure, hit it with slow moving hard wire wheel smoothing it out

Apply the paint can in the picture you saw

Later on, disassemble crankcase, hit the stuck on gasket with nylon stripping pad

Hit all crankcase pieces and crankshaft with soft wire wheel

Get it ready to install new bearings

Finally!
It has been a real struggle (362 posts) just to get this far!