 Broken bolt flange on heat exchanger, Can it be welded back on? |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
 Jun 2 2023, 03:58 PM
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During reinstall of a freshly rebuilt motor we discovered one of bolt flanges (also called dog ears?) on the driver's side heat exchange was cracked at the weld. We decided to proceed with installing knowing that I would need to get it addressed soon. Well ... that flange completely broke off when mounting it.
I have no experience welding nor do I own the welding equipment - my question is can that be welded back on good as new ... or do I have to replace the exchanger? The heat exchanger is in great shape with no signs of rust or leaks anywhere. So it would be great if I can have it welded vs. needing to replace. Thanks in advance. |
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DC_neun_vierzehn Broken bolt flange on heat exchanger Jun 2 2023, 03:58 PM
Superhawk996 It all depends on how solid the steel really is an... Jun 2 2023, 04:20 PM emerygt350 I had to do a light weld like that on an old victo... Jun 2 2023, 04:39 PM mgphoto
During reinstall of a freshly rebuilt motor we di... Jun 2 2023, 05:16 PM
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[quote name='DC_neun_vierzehn' post='3081220' dat... Jun 2 2023, 05:53 PM mgphoto
[quote name='DC_neun_vierzehn' post='3081220' da... Jun 3 2023, 10:23 AM 930cabman I have had the same issue, in my opinion the heat ... Jun 2 2023, 05:39 PM emerygt350 Can you find a small metal shop nearby? When I wa... Jun 2 2023, 06:01 PM DC_neun_vierzehn
Can you find a small metal shop nearby? When I w... Jun 3 2023, 08:16 AM nditiz1
Can you find a small metal shop nearby? When I ... Jun 3 2023, 08:28 AM DC_neun_vierzehn Sharing an update on my repair process so that oth... Jul 17 2023, 11:09 AM rhodyguy Refrain from fully torqueing the nuts right off th... Jul 17 2023, 11:34 AM DC_neun_vierzehn
Refrain from fully torqueing the nuts right off t... Jul 17 2023, 05:14 PM r_towle So sorry you are learning this in this way.
Hope ... Jul 17 2023, 08:25 PM DC_neun_vierzehn My saga continues on this damn HE.
The dog ears ... Jul 26 2023, 02:40 PM nditiz1 Can you just grind down the ear. You will have le... Jul 26 2023, 02:44 PM DC_neun_vierzehn
Can you just grind down the ear. You will have l... Jul 26 2023, 03:11 PM  |
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