Have to agree with Jon,
Wilf has attempted and failed welding cast iron at times, going through the
process of warming up the metal, etc........ it's always a temporary fix
only. Welding cast iron is difficult, and even expert welders often can't
produce a lasting repair.
My two cents.
Liv
----- Original Message -----
From: "Triumph" <triumph@yankeespitfire.com>
To: <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 6:50 AM
Subject: RE: Exhaust manifold - welds vs epoxy?
>> Greg,
> I went through this myself years ago when I caught a raised manhole cover
on
> the catty-to-headpipe flange on my '77. The weld shop I went to said cast
> iron has to be evenly heated up in an oven prior to welding the crack. The
> job they did for $40 which included resurfacing the face where it mates to
> the engine, lasted about a year then busted apart on the seam with no
> warning.
> Good luck!
>
> "Any drive you don't return from on a tow truck was a good one..."
> Jon
> '77 (mostly) 1500 "Ol' Yeller"
> FM66043 7U
> Nass #104 VTR #14429
> www.yankeespitfire.com
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