Welding an aluminum head...
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Welding an aluminum head...
I was asked the other day about welding an aluminum head. Yes, I know it can be done. But what about the entire deck surface if it has been cut alot. I'm not sure so I thought I would ask the Professionals.
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Originally Posted by zipper06
If you're talking like .050, you can get copper gaskets up to atleast .120 tk, this might be an option welding the entire deck surface wiuld be a lot of trouble and expensive.
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Originally Posted by kwkracing
We repair aluminum heads all the time, i dont understand what exactly you are asking for?
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Originally Posted by oldandtired
Originally Posted by zipper06
If you're talking like .050, you can get copper gaskets up to atleast .120 tk, this might be an option welding the entire deck surface wiuld be a lot of trouble and expensive.
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It can be done. Some of the foreign restorers use the method to restore heads that are no longer available. It is a long and expensive process. A lot of manhours to build it up and then it is just milled to the original specs. The cometic gaskets will save you alot of money and will have the same performance. I have used cometic gaskets and they were recommended by an experienced builder that builds alot on nitrous engines. The main thing with them is that the head and block must be milled flat for best results. You can try this site:
http://www.aluminumheads.com/
http://www.aluminumheads.com/