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: That's impressive. It sounds like you
: did everything you could (heatwise) to
: make the repair last. I think most
: welding is done as stick or TIG with
: nickel rods but the stainless may work.
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: Welds in cast iron are always suspect
: so while the repair holds, keep your
: eye open for a good used manifold or a
: header.
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: Doug L.
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: No doubt did everything wrong but
: didn't
: have anything to lose. Jigged it. Cut
: through with a slightly beveled groove.
: Heated it. Mig welded 1/2 with
: stainless wire. Heated again. Mig
: welded 2/2. Buried it in sand to cool.
: So far the car is quiet and nothing has
: cracked yet. Fingers crossed.
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