The reason for TIG welding it is because it provides a clean, non-leaking,
seal...permanent. I've seen aluminum either spot welded or conventionally
welded that came apart. It costs a little bit more, but it'll last.
The shop that's doing the custom plate and TIG welding will give me the
template for "future reference".
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "eddiebe" <eddiebe@gte.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 12:52 PM
Subject: DML: Re: manifold mods
>
> Instead of welding on an aluminum plate, I can make some bolt on plates
> if anyone would like. All I need are the dimensions and hole
> sizes/locations or a drawing.
>
> I was thinking of spotwelding two alum. plates together. One the size of
> the plenum opening at the botton of the manifold and the second, the
> size of the original plate. This way, you can isolate the gasket from
> the forces that cause it to fail. Good or bad idea?
>
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