What about stitching?

Posted by Don in Missouri [71.54.209.154] on Monday, April 09, 2012 at 09:47:23 :

In Reply to: cracked block repair posted by mike stone [71.39.211.42] on Sunday, April 08, 2012 at 17:52:46 :

Never tried this method.
1. drill hole in one end of the crack.
2. thread hole.
3. screw bolt into hole (with sealant?).
4. cut bolt head off, peen/grind smooth.
5. drill hole 1/2 overlapping installed bolt.
6. repeat over the length of the crack.

Follow Ups:

• It works - D Sherman 13:42:55 04/09/2012
  • Skip the threads, cast iron tapered pins. - Chriscase 13:56:17 04/10/2012

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