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Engine Lid, Hinge Replacement |
nigolusa |
Mar 15 2009, 06:48 PM
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nigolusa Group: Retired Members Posts: 157 Joined: 10-November 08 From: los angeles Member No.: 9,737 Region Association: Southern California |
Is welding the hinge the only method of securing it?
Does anybody know how to secure it without welding? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Attached image(s) |
Wilhelm |
Mar 18 2009, 12:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
If you tig or mig welded right through the center of each screw hole you could essentially spot weld each hole and seal the firewall. This could potentially be a clean fix for this. Alternatively you could force JB-Weld through the screw holes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) to bond the part and seal the holes, however, epoxy used in that applications has low shear strength.
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bperry |
Mar 18 2009, 01:21 PM
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Lurker Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Dallas, Tx Member No.: 1,661 |
If you tig or mig welded right through the center of each screw hole you could essentially spot weld each hole and seal the firewall. This could potentially be a clean fix for this. Alternatively you could force JB-Weld through the screw holes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) to bond the part and seal the holes, however, epoxy used in that applications has low shear strength. No JB-Weld or epoxy for me since I have my own MIG welder. As part of my ongoing "rustoration" that is currently progress, I'll be welding it properly. Its a very simple/easy job. Screws will be removed and holes will be MIG welded shut. Once done, it should be undetectable that there were ever holes there. I only showed the photo for an example of what "could" be done, not that I recommend it all. BTW, the firewall is double walled where these screws are. It is doubled walled all along the bottom edge of the window opening so the screws do not go through to the interior of the cabin. They terminate into the air space between the two walls. --- bill |
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