Just figured you guys would like to see this video. Check out the water pouring out of the old 53 block!!
http://powerbypoole.com/785%20hp%201500tq.wmv

 

I musta missed it??

 

Saw it that time!! Where is Denton NC?

 

I'd say it has a small leak.

 

I'd say it has a small crack, oh, about 8" long.

 

when did this happen? is this the truck that runs 11.54?

just curious, dieselfan

 

The crack appeared before Rockingham's 11.54 run and it was only about 3in long. I decided to go ahead and do it and ran the 11.54. The crack didn't like that at all so now I am left with this. Any of your guys know anybody at Cummins that will help me out with a block?? Any suggestions would be a great help for that matter. Repair isn't even an option.

 

Man that looks like you busted a rad. hose but is was the block!!!! i think most people stop running them when they see a crack.

 

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I know there is a place in Texas that repairs blocks....I know, I know, but listen. We had a 3508 Cat out of a D11. The counter weight bolts broke and spit this 50ish, 60ish pound counter weight out the side of the block. The block alone was around $50,000 if I remember correcty. There was a GIANT hole in the side of this block. We sent it off and a couple weeks later got it back and you could not tell unless you looked inside from the bottom. It was an 800hp motor and 2200-2300 ftlbs of torque. Just a thought, but I guess if the 53 block is already bad....from the factory, would it be worth it or strong enough?

 

Sorry, not to sure of the name on this place, just knew it was in Texas somewhere.