[SEL] Cracked Head

[Steve Royster]

Hi Joe,  Over the years I've had heads that have been cracked and  successfully repaired with the following. Welding with a nickle alloy rod, Brazing, Heating and filling the crack with lead solder, and even a few with the JB weld.  It mostly depends on the skill of the welder and where the crack is. Any chance of seeing pictures, then I'm sure someone on the list could recommend a good repair choice. Sorry to hear about the crack, I'm checking my water hoppers right now!  Steve
 
 
 
 
> To: SEL at lists.stationary-engine.com> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:50:14 -0500> From: jlb94 at juno.com> Subject: [SEL] Cracked Head> > Hi List,> > Well - - - I finally did it. Ignored the advise of others and never> thought it would get cold enough in my garage to freeze the water in the> engines.> > With this cold snap ( minus 8º ) the water in my Jaeger 2½ HP S froze and> cracked the head.> > There is a crack on the left side about 2" long from the surface of the> head to the front.> > Can anyone give me any ideas as to what to do to fix or replace the head> ?> > Any experiences, methods or procedures with welding - Brazing - or - even> "maybe" J B Weld ?> > I'm sick about it because it could've been avoided if I'd only drained> the engines before winter.> > Joe "Pip" Betz said that. > jlb94 at juno.com - - - www.oldengine.org/members/betz> ,-._,-. http://community.webshots.com/user/pipbetz> \/)"(\/ " Keep Pennsylvania beautiful" - > (_o_) Remove large pumpkin colored highway signs.> ____________________________________________________________> Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project.> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eRIKvFIBialYqLsV2iT5uDBwYVFqoVRjPx5HSeZAQem1Kl/> _______________________________________________> SEL mailing list> SEL at lists.stationary-engine.com> http://www.stationary-engine.com/mailman/listinfo/sel
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