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2. Core that is damaged by non-operational causes 4. If the block is declared non-repairable there will be
such as rough handling, fire, improper removal no credit for the block core.
or improper protection during storage is not 5. If a dealer or distributor would like a non-repairable
acceptable. block to be returned to his shop, they will be
3. Rust that occurs on exterior surfaces of responsible for freight costs
components exposed to weather conditions 6. Additional billing is established at the time of
from normal operating conditions is acceptable. inspection based on missing parts, damaged parts,
Interior surfaces and components, such as rods, fluids and current block pricing policy.
or any machined surface can only have light
flash rust. Heavy rust due to improper storage is
Please Note:
not acceptable.
Removal of camshaft bushings, dowel pins or rings,
4. Assemblies must be complete and contain their
plugs is not required.
original component parts.
Block and crankshaft can be shipped together if
5. No attempts to rebuild or make an assembly
the crankshaft is also being returned as acceptable
from mismatched parts is acceptable.
core.
IMPROPER REMOVAL, STORAGE OR
Do not return connecting rods, pistons, liners,
PACKAGING OF CORE COULD RESULT IN
front gear train components or cylinder head cap
THE REJECTION OF THE COMPONENT.
screws. All these parts must be removed before
the block is returned.
All main bearing caps and main bearing cap screws
are to be returned regardless of degree of damage.
HHPB-1
REV: 02-09
Blocks - Cylinder HHP
HHPB-2
REV: 02-09
Blocks - Cylinder HHP
HHPB-3
REV: 02-09
Blocks - Cylinder HHP
Casting #3082443
HHPB-4
REV: 02-09
Blocks - Cylinder HHP
Examples Of Acceptable/Not Acceptable Block Damage
This and the following pages provide examples of common block along with descriptive criteria.
It is not possible to provide examples or criteria for every form of damage possible.
If the user of this publication is not sure as to whether or not the block is acceptable as core,
please contact the supplier with digital photos to further determine if the block is acceptable.
Contact: david.bowne@bandgmachine.com
Phone: (800) 645-2384
Not acceptable Acceptable if pan rail is not broken out and little to no material
Too much material missing over main missing over main bearing webs.
bearing support causing loss of strength Not acceptable if pan rail is broken out as shown above.
and no place for stitch pins.
HHPB-6
REV: 02-09
Blocks - Cylinder HHP
Examples Of Acceptable/Not Acceptable Block Damage
Water Jacket Damage Repair In
Cam Follower Cavity Crack In Hand Hole Cover Area
Top of block
Block Ventilation At Hand Hole Cover Head Bolt Boss Break out in Casting
Acceptable if there are no cracks. Fretting to the face of the block is acceptable.
Block will be magnetic crack checked at supplier. Damage to cap screw holes and shaft or dowel
ring bore is acceptable.
Cracks that extend to the block skirt or main cap
saddle are probably not acceptable. Contact the Gouges in front face of block from gear train
supplier. failures are acceptable as long as both ends of any
cracks are visible inside and outside the casting.
Conditionally Acceptable
Acceptable as long as block height is acceptable. Contact the supplier with complete information
and digital photographs before shipping. HHPB-8
REV: 02-09
Blocks - Cylinder HHP
Examples Of Acceptable/Not Acceptable Block Damage
Crack in Camshaft Bore Block Broken in Push Rod Area
Cracked Accessory Mounting Bolt Holes Bad Welds and Field Repairs
Pulse Cavitation, Pinholes and other Small Holes Pulse Cavitation, Pinholes and other Small Holes
HHPB-10
REV: 02-09
Blocks - Cylinder HHP
Examples Of Acceptable/Not Acceptable Block Damage
Lower Liner Stop and Piston Cooling Nozzle
Pad Damage Cylinder to Cylinder Water Jacket Damage
Exterior Coolant Hole Erosion Damage Cracks across the counterbore ledge are acceptable.
Acceptable Cracks from the counterbore diameter to a coolant
hole or cylinder head cap screw hole are not
acceptable. HHPB-11
REV: 02-09