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NEWFISHER · 12-10-2012, 03:14 PM

Yes, "new" castings can be welded successfully says Tom and our local machine shop. Used ones, not so much. Carefull heating and pre-cooling, using Nickle -Copper rod are the trick. As I type this they are warming up in the oven.

Thanks for the side shot on the Clifford shorties, they would have worked perfectly!

12-10-2012, 03:14 PM	#9
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: 250 w/stovebolt cast headers, help-who has one? Yes, "new" castings can be welded successfully says Tom and our local machine shop. Used ones, not so much. Carefull heating and pre-cooling, using Nickle -Copper rod are the trick. As I type this they are warming up in the oven. Thanks for the side shot on the Clifford shorties, they would have worked perfectly!