block repair, front thrust bearing

[rkreigh]

I have a nice 30 over stock block but the front of the block (behind the cam) thrust face is gauled from the cam failing and pushing back and chewing up the block.

I have heard something about a Joe Mondello block repair kit that allows you to grind out the cam thrust surface and put a repair plate in.

has anyone ever had experience with this type of repair. otherwise the block is pristine and ready to go.

tia for any tips.

 

[Boost231]

hey

well im not really going to be much of help but a local machianc of mine has been gettting so called junk blocks because of this probelm. well he had a buddy of his make a c and c program to make a breaing that goes in there and what he does is drill out the hole and get this guy installed in there. i wish i knew more but he doesnt really talk about it because it his little secret

brent

 

[rkreigh]

I thought about using a torrington roller bearing for behind the timing chain. and with the block out of the car it can be machined for one.

that would work. the modello kit I think was a steel thrust plate.

anyone know about this fix??? good way to save an otherwise good block.

tia for any thoughts.