BTW, dump the studs and use bolts and if you can, have helicoils installed
on the head as aluminum is very soft which is why they used studs. After the
first time I tried to remove that contraption I used stainless bolts
slathered with antiseize.
MIke
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Jackson" <rimshot@a-znet.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 1:09 AM
Subject: Spacer casting
> I am new at this so please bear with me.
> Nissan says they cannot supply a replacement for the casting spacer-hose
> connection that clamps the thermostat to the head on my 1967 1600. There
was
> correspondence recently warning of difficulty in removing it when stuck on
the
> long studs. After 3+ weeks of applying penetrating oil I removed it via
> strong-arm methods and have a chip off the bottom flange that fits fairly
> snugly when held on by hand.The chip is something like 3/16x3/16x1/2".
> 2 Questions-1. Does anyone have a replacement for sale?(not show quality)
> 2. Is it possible to TIG weld the chip back on?
The
> part looks more like fragile pot-metal with a coarse grain rather than a
good
> grade of steel so I am skittish about trying. I have had some experience
with
> welding steel but none with casting........ Joe in upperNYstate
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