Dick,sorry to hear that you found a crack,I would first make sure it is definitly cracked. You can use an angled pic to verify crack and not a casting line. If in fact it is cracked I would go with an engine assembly,my years of experience with engines those shortcut repairs don't hold up just a bandade. Welding is an option however not an easy one and you need to have plenty of room to get at the crack to weld it properly. I think when you start running the numbers an engine assembly will look pretty good. I hope I read your next post that you have insurance. Let us know.
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