Cracked block

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My 1996 115HP Johnson, (new to me) has two cracks in the block. Each crack is about one inch long and they are about 1-1/4" apart. Both cracks extend to the head gasket. I'm planning to have it welded. Any thoughts :confused: ? How about encouraging words?
 

ARGENTO102

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Re: Cracked block

hey octo, has any crankshaft damage occured?? has contact between the block & crank happened? this doesnt sound like just a stress fracture
 

Hooty

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Re: Cracked block

Hey Octo,<br />Is the deck cracked also?<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty
 
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Re: Cracked block

There appears to be no damage. The water jacket alone has the cracks. In fact, we thought the motor had a thermostat gasket leak. When I pulled the head to change the head gasket, we spotted the water jacket cracks. You can imagine how stupid I feel for not seeing it before I bought it!
 
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