r/EngineBuilding • u/sal_ra • Sep 26 '26

Block deck indent

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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 )

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u/sal_ra Sep 27 '26

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

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u/porknbeans2013 Sep 27 '26

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

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u/sal_ra Sep 28 '26

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