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Dodge hemi came in with a hole in the side, rod broke. 1940something Kaiser block was cracked from cyl bore into intake port x2. Cracks in Kaiser were ground out and radiused for spray welding. Preheat to 700 degrees, OA spray with ni powder, post heat 700, slow cool.Hemi- cut patch, weld with ni55 about 1/2 to 3/4 inch at a time- peen the snot out of it, when cool repeat.I hot repair inside combustion chamber because arc will not work. The cold repair only needs to keep oil from leaking out. And yea I epoxied the inside of the cold repair!Peter Attached ImagesEquipment:2  old paws2  eyes (that don't look so good)1  bad back
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Reply:What spray welding gear do you use? I bagged a Eutectic setup for 35 bucks at a flea market but don't know how to use it.
Reply:I have a Eutectic and a Cast Welding Tech torch.PeterEquipment:2  old paws2  eyes (that don't look so good)1  bad back
Reply:Peter, you will never cease to amaze me.  Awesome. Was that a crack between the coolant passage and broken head bolt too?MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:What kind of material was the patch made out of? Awesome repairs!SIN CITY METAL WORKSvisit my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/devvon
Reply:Castweld,May I ask where you procure your Eutectic powder?  I have a few torches and would like to purchase some powder.  Thanks!Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2Jay DavisAWS-CWIC-60 Specialty Welding ContractorLoving husband, and father of two boys (
Reply:Nice save as usual Peter! I 'spect the hemi died as a result from the powdered metal connecting rod failing... Been some in my area that failed out of nowhere (not driven hard, low miles/high miles, makes no difference). Originally Posted by jbyrdCastweld,May I ask where you procure your Eutectic powder?  I have a few torches and would like to purchase some powder.  Thanks!Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2
Reply:I was in a hemi warehouse one time that had hemi motors from floor to ceiling. Many blocks I was looking at had metal patches with pop rivets. Guy said non of the water jackets were hit so they are good motors yet.Nice repairs!
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Peter, you will never cease to amaze me.  Awesome. Was that a crack between the coolant passage and broken head bolt too?
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Reply:castweld,check your pm.miller thunderbolt 250vlincoln square wave tig 175 prolincoln idealarc mig sp250everlast tig 210EXTeverlast power plasma 50chicago electric (hf) 130 tig/90 arcchicago electric 90 amp flux wire3 sets oxy/acet