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Re: Header Crack Repair (archive)
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Posted by JDM3 on December 23, 2001 at 19:49:25:

In Reply to: Header Crack Repair posted by Rich on December 23, 2001 at 14:20:24:

It can be repaired. Recommend that you grind existing weld until you get past crack to good metal. Also drill small holes at each end of crack after you expose extent of damage. THis helps to relieve stress that caused crack. Probably want to use Tig method to weld.
Good Luck

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