question about 318 LA block interchangeability

I'm in South Florida. Summer is when I don't drive the car. Timing is good so I can get it ready for winter. Don't think JB weld would hold for too long anyhow..

Thanks for all the info guys! This helps a lot. Now hopefully the teardown doesn't reveal any surprises. Coolant doesn't lubricate bearings too well.


If, if, if you wanted to fix the leak..........drill and tap for an 1/8 inch PIPE PLUG, not set screw. You want the tapered pipe threads to lock the plug into place. Socket hex style because it's low profile