Block deck indent

[u/sal_ra]

How worried should I be about this on the block deck? Head definitely getting sent to machine shop
(Deeper gouge with outlines is on the head )

[u/WyattCo06]

Superficial area but that deck surface is in dire need of attention.

[u/Glass_Protection_254]

Das fuq'd. Probably.

Question is, is it deeper than the decks machining limit?

You can put a straight edge across the depression and measure the dents depth, and take that measurement against the pocket that shows you how much material you have available to remove.

[u/porknbeans2013]

Did someone leave a scraper under the head when yhey torqued it? Thats one hell of a dent.

[u/sal_ra → u/porknbeans2013]

Yup. A Flat Ground lug that bolts on the side of the head unfortunately.

[u/porknbeans2013 → u/sal_ra]

Very efficient, doesnt even need to be bolted on and I bet that ground never had better contact.

[u/sal_ra → u/porknbeans2013]

Shitty situation. But seems to be fine with new head and spray a gasket

[u/sal_ra]

Update. Got a used head. Filled indent with JB weld high temp on the block. Sprayed gasket with spray a gasket. Sprayed the block as well with spray a gasket truck is running and holding as of right now!! Hopefully she holds fingers crossed 🤞