I am pretty sure that the engine block is cast iron, right? As such, I
don't think that you can weld it. Any welder, which I am not, could tell
you in a heartbeat if you could weld cast iron, but I am going to go out on
a limb and say no. I'm guessing that you are talking about a forged tab
where a bolt located. No idea what the fix would be. Good luck. Let us
know if your idea of welding is doable.
"Wound Up" <none@your.disposal> wrote in message
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> ladeeda wrote:
>> My friend Whitelightning suggested that I find a welder to weld a piece
>> of an engine block onto a 351 Windsor that I believe I knocked off in
>> the process of replacing a waterpump.
>>
>
> How many pounds did the hammer weigh?
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>> I want to do it myself if possible and would like to know the metallic
>> properties of the engine to prevent chrystallization and brittleness.
>> I have seen welders work and think it may be good to start welding the
>> rust spots around the body also if I keep the van.
>>
>> Anyone up to the challenge?
>
> You need to do a lot more research. This is not soldering.
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