292 & 312 cu in Ford exhaust manifolds that were prone to breaking the ear
off when tightened incorrectly. We welded these with an arc welder using
stainless rod and letting them cool naturally. We had good success with this
process.
Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/FCC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Albaugh, Neil" <albaugh_neil@ti.com>
To: "Glenn Ridlen" <saltrucker@yahoo.com>; "List"
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 10:29 AM
Subject: RE: Cast iron welding
> Glenn;
>
> Eutectic- Castolin Institute used to publish a good tutorial on repair
> welding of various materials and cast iron was one. If I remember, they
> recommended a high- nickel rod and both pre- and post- heating to
> eliminate cracking.
>
> Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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