Blewis if you know anyone coming through the Terrace area I have a complete 1957 235 I've been trying to give away. Block is fine, but it threw a rod. Assuming the '53 journal sizes are right then you could run your bottom end.

Have to wait another month or so for the snow to thaw, but...

All that said, I've repaired cracks in blocks with epoxy and Devcon like others have explained, so you might not need it.


1949 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton - Still Solid. Regular Driver
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1925 Hudson Brougham Super Six
1950 Chevrolet Styline (Parts)
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1973 F250 4x4 Highboy
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