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Thanks for the warning. I am using stuff from the Dollar Store and have not had any problems. I used it on my other "P" car, the one with 2 names and it was fine, but I will sill pay attention. I only leave it on long enough for the grease to show signs of running, a couple min. then wash with carb cleaner or lacquer thinner.
Posted on: 2020/3/9 6:51
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Kevin,
I see Aircraft Spruce who is near me has a Velocity Visions aluminum cleaner and brightener, and I might give it a try. The oil, grease is so thick I am starting with a plastic putty knife to start with. I am trying to find something to brighten the aluminum, I don't want to paint it. Bill
Posted on: 2020/3/9 6:55
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Pierce Arrow.....
Posted on: 2020/3/9 7:55
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Look for cracks in the timing cover. Top and bottom.
The hose in/out. ?. I used aluminum spool gun.and built it up. And welded cracks. The water pump part. That gets pitted. I heard marine tex is used.. Epoxy.. To fill pitts.
Posted on: 2020/3/13 22:22
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Riki,
Thanks for the suggestions. Did you have any issues with the MIG welding? What I was going to do is inset a 1 5/8" OD stainless tube in the ID of the water outlet, fabricate a ring of aluminum to slide over it and weld/epoxy it to the remaining housing. On the water pump area, I was thinking of either filling or cutting out a circle and welding a new circle in. That is kind of why I was asking abut the MIG experience. Bill
Posted on: 2020/3/14 8:29
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Bill.
Not really. Heated with a torch . I did media blast the cover to get it clean. With the torch put black on the area. Then heated till it was gone. Then started building. I was also thinking of putting a piece inside. But then a guy who teaches body shop said it can be welded. Then I used a file and cutter in a drill to clean it up. Have to look for pictures..might be on my blog. Edit. Between welds used a stainless brush and alcohol. And did not touch it ..after that. No hands. Alcohol was in a squirt bottle.
Posted on: 2020/3/14 17:16
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Riki,
Thanks for the info. How thick do you think the aluminum is behind the pump impeller? I ordered a 4" x 1/4" aluminum circle and was thinking of cutting out the back and welding that piece in. Bill
Posted on: 2020/3/14 20:38
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Riki,
I noticed some structure that enclosed the impeller. You don't happen to have any pictures of what it looks like with the pump out? Thanks Bill
Posted on: 2020/3/14 20:42
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Riki,
Ok, I got my 4" aluminum disc, MIG with Argon and 5356 .035" aluminum MIG wire and an .040" tip. The grade and tip size help negate the need for a spool gun. (sort of) I think I will preheat on a small grill and have a go at it. Wish me luck.
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