And.....we have it...the 53 block of Doom...So what are the preventitive measures we can take..We regularly do the one thing that cause the crack to form..HAUL HEAVY LOADS!!!Any of you non cracked 53ers tow, and not have any problems?



Thanx in advanced, Mike

 

Run it, not all 53 blocks crack if it does, have it stitch welded

 

Where would we have it Sticth Welded in the North East Aera?...Rather have it done by a well know shop then a mech. who thinks he can weld.

 

i have a 53 block also and tow heavy loads. at first it bothered me, i was thinking of trading it off. finally i said screw it drive it till it breaks and then worry with it. you hear of several here that have or have heard of cracks but think of the total # of 53 blocks out there, they don't all crack

 

Right...But i was just think bout preventive measures.

 

There ain't nothing you can do about it. Just drive it until something happens and worry about it then.