BELZONA REPAIRS CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK
Industry: Transport (TRAN)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Priest River, ID, USA
Application Date: 1992
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 9341 (Reinforcing Sheet)
Problem: An early freeze allowed ice to crack the engine casing.
Photograph Descriptions
- JD 444 loader with cracked engine block
- Crack along the length of the engine block
- Surface preparation by grinding and inserting studs
- Completed application; Belzona 1111 seals the crack
Application Situation
Cracked casing leaks antifreeze.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-1. The area was ground, studs placed every 2 inches and then covered with Belzona 1111 and Belzona 9341.
Belzona Facts
The engine ran strong. The leaking antifreeze was the only thing stopping them from using the loader. Replacing the engine was the only alternative.
