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Rdover
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject: Repairing Ally castings 1912 style |
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My engine top water casting (the bit that carries water from the 2 cylinder blocks to the radiator is in need of repair or renewal. Any suggestions for repairers?
The car is an Alldays 12/14HP from 1912 |
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buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: South Cheshire
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
There are places that will weld ally castings, the place I used to work at used to send ally pumps off, you could see the repair, but it was always done well, not sure if it is weldable though, I supose it may be worth looking into.
How complicated is it? Recasting it could be an option?
Cheers
Dave |
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
What has happened to the thread with all the pics of the Alldays?
There was a bloke at the Astle Hall meet who was doing allie welding and selling the gear for it, perhaps someone else who went remembers who it was. |
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Rick
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Uncle Joe
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:40 am Post subject: |
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Back in the day, aluminium used to be brazed, (using oxy.acet) not welded.
Nowadays, there are other ways, Lumiweld for non-stressed parts, TIG welding, or even MAG...
Are you sure it is Aluminium, and not a Zinc alloy? |
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Rdover
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the responses, guys.
The Alldays thread is still running but this is a subject in and of itself and may be useful to everyone.
I've found a company advertising in The Automobile called Cast Iron Welding Services. I'm going to talk to them.
I'll update the Alldays thread soon. |
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Rick
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Penman
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:12 am Post subject: |
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| Rdover wrote: | Thanks for the responses, guys.
The Alldays thread is still running but this is a subject in and of itself and may be useful to everyone.
I'll update the Alldays thread soon. |
The reason I asked is, I couldn't find it and you only have 2 posts according to your profile. |
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Rick
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