.... shows some potential in this link with embedded video:
http://www.aluminumrepair.com/video_new.asp one of the guys posted this on
the 993 board. I've not hear of this product previously, but can think of a few
snapped aluminum ears or stripped threads on cars that show up where this may be
worth a try to save the day.
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Alumalloy is the shit you want- Google it...
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Alladin makes a 3 in 1 rod that is more consistent. They sell wholesale to
others for re labeling, but you will pay a heafty mark up. You can order
directly from Alladin and save some money. the rods come in several sizes to get
a good mix.
Alladin also makes a aluminum solder that works at a lower temperature (iI think
around 550) and requires flux - which they sell. The aluminum solder works at a
lower temperature and has almost the same strength.
The problem with any aluminum welding to the critical temperature. Too hot and
there is no aluminum left to weld. I used Alladin's 3 in 1 rod to patch the trim
holes on a fender. You have to do this on a level surface. There is no welding
aluminum on the vertical unless you are very quick and very lucky. I have seen
it done by the Tinman - Kent White in a video but there is no way I can
duplicate his results.
Kent White sells how to videos for aluminum gas welding. I purchased his set up
- aluminum welding wire and flux, but it takes time to really get the hang of
the technique. On occasion I was able to get a good weld on a fender crack.
Other times I was looking at a very big hole to fill or found the crack chasing
the torch.
The best bet is to get some welding crayons. They change color at certain
temperatures. Get a few at 750, 740 and 790. The 3 in 1 rod goes on at 768 I
think. So start work when the 750 changes color and pull up the torch when you
see 790. I found holding the torch horizontal the best approach to getting the
correct temperature. Alos preheating a big area with a wet towel outside the
weld area worked well for me. I also tried using some copper for a backing with
marginal results. When right things go very fast. There is no second chance like
with steel gas welding where you can go back and touch up your welds.
On the fenders and doors which are thin I found it was best to just lump on some
extra rod and then grind it down. When finished I was able to get away with no
plastic filler.
Fun stuff that you can spend some time on if you have nothing else to do.
Dan the Pod Guy who cannot weld aluminum for crap.
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Anybody tried this stuff
http://www.durafix.co.nz/index.php
I've been tempted - I have a fender that could do with some repair and am
reasonably handy at Arc and Mig and Gas welding steel - it can't be that
difficult ?
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HFT has this fluxless product on sale now for the "dollar days" sale. Package of
rods is sale priced $9, from reg $13.
http://www.alumiweld.com/h2uaw.html
Fix those broken radiator tabs.
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Alo welding radiator leaks and such...
http://www.muggyweld.com/1clip13.html
Lots of welding techniques and videos