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Topic: Welding a bellhousing?
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3332
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-20-2005 03:19 AM
   
Is this the right forum? Well, I'm here now 
A small chunk has fallen off the leading edge of a C6 bellhousing, and the chunk (which I still have) is supposed to take a mounting bolt.
Is there a recommended technique for welding this? It's aluminium alloy, right?
I don't really want to chuck it 'cos it's got the original VIN for this 71 M code, and small-block C6s are very hard to find here.
Thanks as always,
Simon
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3332
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-20-2005 08:37 AM
Ouch! There's too much techno babble out there on the web  But almost all of the stuff I can find is for aluminum, not aluminum alloy. Assuming the basic principles are the same, I need to find a skilled and experienced TIG welder. Any other tips before I set off? Does anyone know what alloy these castings are actually made of? Apparently this can help in choosing a rod and flux.
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-20-2005 11:11 AM
Simon, just find an experianced welder in your area. He will have the appropriate knowledge and equipment. In you area, I am sure that more aluminum parts are repaired than replaced due to cost.------------------
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