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Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor? GMCanada9430 #1315560 06/24/2019 6:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 62 Calgary, Alberta G GMCanada9430 'Bolter
GMCanada9430 'Bolter G Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 62 Calgary, Alberta	Thanks Gents. Once I get the block cleaned up, is there a good way to inspect for cracks myself? Or is that something an engine shop is best suited to handle? Assume I don't have any specialized tools. Thanks. James 1951 GMC 9430 long box w/ hoist 1952 GMC 9430 long box w/ hoist (sold)

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What makes a block into a boat anchor?	GMCanada9430	06/24/2019 3:51 AM
Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor?	Hotrod Lincoln	06/24/2019 4:24 AM
Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor?	Fox	06/24/2019 4:50 AM
Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor?	GMCanada9430	06/24/2019 6:20 PM
Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor?	Quindel54	06/24/2019 7:49 PM
Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor?	GMCanada9430	07/01/2019 10:50 PM
Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor?	Hotrod Lincoln	07/01/2019 11:20 PM
Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor?	GMCanada9430	07/02/2019 3:40 PM
Re: What makes a block into a boat anchor?	Lindsey	07/02/2019 7:24 PM

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