Re: [MV] How to fix exhaust manifold cracks

From: Royce C Hayes (rc_hayes1@juno.com)
Date: Thu Jan 06 2005 - 14:19:34 PST


A powder welder.

You have to grind a V in the crack and then with a special powder welding
tip on an Ox/Acet. torch, powdered metal is melted into the cracks.

They recommend that you take it off and place it in the oven and heat to
500 degrees and let cool slowly.

Royce
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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 21:41:34 +0000 "42Ford GPW" <ilovejeeps@hotmail.com>
writes:
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>
> What is the best way to repair exhaust manifold cracks?.....by this
> I mean a
> repair done by
> still keeping the exhaust manifold on the engine!
>
> Is JB Weld still the best option ???
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike Curtis
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