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hounddogs!
03-19-2007, 04:23 PM
When welding up the cracked header, does anyone have a recommended reinforcement method? Any tips for the hack welder with a 110V Lincoln MIG?

Pics are always helpful.



TIA

Keller
03-19-2007, 04:54 PM
Could bolt it to an old head...

hounddogs!
03-19-2007, 08:47 PM
I was thinking more about strengthening things up to prevent the crack from reappearing. Would an additional strap tying the primary tubes together be overkill?

Keller
03-19-2007, 09:53 PM
I have seen that done.

The metal is a low grade stainless. Using the proper wire and such is key to having it hold, too.

hounddogs!
03-20-2007, 01:06 PM
SS eh? Great info to have ahead of time. Thanks.

PaCemkr86
03-20-2007, 06:38 PM
i have welded in gussets in the drivers side header before.. seems to work well

hounddogs!
03-26-2007, 02:05 PM
Scratch the MIG. I'll try it with the TIG at work.

What's everyone using for header wrap and gaskets? TIA.

PaCemkr86
03-26-2007, 02:19 PM
ive always ran the copper header gaskets and others swear by the felpro ones..