Re: 1940 Super 8 160 Model 1803 Project

Posted by West Peterson On 2011/5/24 10:35:37
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39super8 wrote:

I drilled each end of the crack to stop further spread and relieve the stress. I than veed the crack out and dressed the surface to allow maximum penetration and the best possible repair. I have not yet decided what material I will use, brass or ni-rod. Will think on it this week. I welcome anyone's advice that has successfully made a repair where this manifold is cracked.


A very meticulous and knowledgable restorer told me this:
"Use ni-rod, but preheat with a rose bud to a dull cherry if possible. Then get on it immediately with the welder. Say prayers, cross fingers and hang a garlic around neck... and sacrificing a chicken wouldn't hurt either. Due to their high carbon exposure exhaust manifolds don't like to be welded."

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