Welding on chrome heat shield - need advice
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Nukeranger
Nukeranger
Curtis,
That sounds like a good deal. Is it just the two into one part because that is all I need?
As soon as the cool blue gets here and I am off, I'll know if I need it.
Huw
That sounds like a good deal. Is it just the two into one part because that is all I need?
As soon as the cool blue gets here and I am off, I'll know if I need it.
Huw
KaptinAmerika
Guru
Yes just the 2 to 1 part.
It will be on my site if you need it.
It will be on my site if you need it.
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
Well,
It turns out that since you had a backup, I decided to go ahead and MIG the broken piece and then weld it back on the heat shield. Everything went just right and it is installed back on the Dog and ready to roll to work tomorrow. Absolutely no evidence on the outside that I welded on the inside. I kept the heat high enough to get a good weld but short enough duration to not heat up the chrome. I alternated between each spot, cleaning as I went so I got good penetration.
Thanks for the advice,
Huw
PS I may still purchase the extra heat shield from you if I can figure out something else to buy too just so I have it. Although, years later I will probably forget I have it in the attic!
It turns out that since you had a backup, I decided to go ahead and MIG the broken piece and then weld it back on the heat shield. Everything went just right and it is installed back on the Dog and ready to roll to work tomorrow. Absolutely no evidence on the outside that I welded on the inside. I kept the heat high enough to get a good weld but short enough duration to not heat up the chrome. I alternated between each spot, cleaning as I went so I got good penetration.
Thanks for the advice,
Huw
PS I may still purchase the extra heat shield from you if I can figure out something else to buy too just so I have it. Although, years later I will probably forget I have it in the attic!
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
Well,
It turns out that since you had a backup, I decided to go ahead and MIG the broken piece and then weld it back on the heat shield. Everything went just right and it is installed back on the Dog and ready to roll to work tomorrow.
Absolutely no evidence on the outside that I welded on the inside. I kept the heat high enough to get a good weld but short enough duration to not heat up the chrome. I alternated between each spot, cleaning as I went so I got good penetration.
Thanks for the advice,
Huw
PS I may still purchase the extra heat shield from you if I can figure out something else to buy too just so I have it. Although, years later I will probably forget I have it in the attic!
It turns out that since you had a backup, I decided to go ahead and MIG the broken piece and then weld it back on the heat shield. Everything went just right and it is installed back on the Dog and ready to roll to work tomorrow.
Absolutely no evidence on the outside that I welded on the inside. I kept the heat high enough to get a good weld but short enough duration to not heat up the chrome. I alternated between each spot, cleaning as I went so I got good penetration.Thanks for the advice,
Huw
PS I may still purchase the extra heat shield from you if I can figure out something else to buy too just so I have it. Although, years later I will probably forget I have it in the attic!
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
Final Pictures
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
Final Pictures
Good job Huw!:2thumbs:
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
Thanks,
To bad my laptop stutters!
Huw
To bad my laptop stutters!
Huw
KaptinAmerika
Guru
Okay, so I'm going to say "Great Job".
But, without the cool Blue there isn't enough penetration and without the heat treating there is too much stress in a such a small piece.
Give it a couple hundred miles, and I'm betting its going to pop again. I sincerely hope not but.........
Juuuuzzz Sayin
But, without the cool Blue there isn't enough penetration and without the heat treating there is too much stress in a such a small piece.
Give it a couple hundred miles, and I'm betting its going to pop again. I sincerely hope not but.........
Juuuuzzz Sayin
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
I understand what you're saying. Ok, you convinced me to pull the trigger now vice later. I hate being down without my Dog. I'll be going to your website to order
Huw
Huw