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jest2dogs

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Reply #15 on: December 18, 2013, 03:30:00 am
When you get around to taking off that inner cover for repair, you might as well order the ES to KS kit. Do it right and never look back.

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Reply #16 on: December 18, 2013, 08:07:01 pm
I would drill it with at least 3/32" drill. A smaller one could still keep the stress point working and continue cracking. I wouldn't fill it with anything. If you want to weld it the filler would require cleaning out causing more work (labor) for the welder.
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Reply #17 on: December 19, 2013, 01:04:14 pm
My primary cover broke in 2 spots back in early summer.  I hooked up with a friend of a friend who was an excellent welder and did an excellent job.  I've been welding steel for many years and learned a whole lot about welding aluminum that I never knew before that day.  So I must re-confirm what everyone is saying about NOT using any kind of sealant on your primary if you plan on welding it.  They are absolutely right.  Aluminum is actually quite porous and has a tendency to "draw in" any and all contaminants that are present when you start welding and get the metal hot.  When I had my cover repaired I didn't have any kind of sealant on it, just years of oil/grease.  I am not kidding at all when I say he spent every part of 2 hours just CLEANING the cover before he even thought about turning on his TIG welder.

Just food for thought.

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