Tatguy Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Ok so i now know my engine is a series 2 2and a quarter engine Thanks for your help with that guys my next issue is my lug has broken of the manifold ive added a pic do tou know of any company that referbs welds them its alloy so im having issues finding someone Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngo Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Try Slinden. They may only do cast iron, but their website also mentions alloy work. http://www.castironweldingrepairs.co.uk/ Or posssibly Angell. Email: info@angellwelding.co.uk Welding or brazing aluminium alloy is, as the cousins say, something of a crapshoot. It helps to know the deatils of the alloy that needs welding and that is not normally the case, so you have to guess what sort of filler rod to use. Something like Lumiweld may also be a possibility, but you need to get some scrap ally items together and practise, practice practice before tackling anyhting important. Aluminium alloys have a nasty ability to suddenly melt without any apparent warning. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 That looks difficult. If welding doesn't work I think I would try to find a stub of pipe that is a tight push fit in the head and the heat exchanger, if you can find something that fits it could be an effective repair, worth a try anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tatguy said: Thanks for your help with that guys my next issue is my lug has broken of the manifold That is not part of the engine, it is a heat exchanger supplied as part of the marinization kit. If you speak to some marinization people they may be able to point you in the right direction. It is worth trying to repair it as you will be looking at £650-£1200 to replace it. I think Lancing Marine sell the Bowman Heat Exchangers https://www.lancingmarine.com/pricebookpages/page20.html Bowman Spares (Look for the LR025 Body) https://www.ejbowman.co.uk/lang/en/products/SparesCombinedManifold.htm Edited January 20, 2019 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Harold Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 29 minutes ago, Bee said: That looks difficult. If welding doesn't work I think I would try to find a stub of pipe that is a tight push fit in the head and the heat exchanger, if you can find something that fits it could be an effective repair, worth a try anyway. I think the same. Welding that up to be able to withstand bolt tightening will be a tricky job.A piece of steel pipe made to be a push fit in both sections and held in place with Locktite or exhaust putty would be easier ( and cheaper ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian F B Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mad Harold said: I think the same. Welding that up to be able to withstand bolt tightening will be a tricky job.A piece of steel pipe made to be a push fit in both sections and held in place with Locktite or exhaust putty would be easier ( and cheaper ) Agreed,a good tight fit ,new gaskets,and a good gasket sealant,Jobs a good,un!!?Also level out the damage to the centre stub with JB Weld or equivalent ,no need for welding.? Edited January 20, 2019 by Ian F B Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianh Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 You could try a local motor overhaul company. Plenty of engineering companies / fabricators out there who would be able to repair this. However it will need machining across the faces to ensure it is flat after welding. I have all facilities to machine and a good local welder but based near Bath. If you want help pm me for contact details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddevel Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Had a company near me in Callington Cornwall virtually re-manufacture a water pump for a 1931 Humber car I owned. Craftsmen able to do the sort of thing you need are about you just have to search them out. Many don`t need to advertise. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 My BMC flywheel housing has at some time had the mounting foot broken off and welded, its been fine for the last 20 years that I have had the boat. A good welder will sort it. I've had gear/flywheel cases for Delta gearboxes repaired when they have fractured right across through the bearings and they are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatguy Posted January 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Ok have found a place and there fixing now will post a pic when done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, Tatguy said: Ok have found a place and there fixing now will post a pic when done Great news. I look forward to the piccies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatguy Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 As promised the pics of the repair Im having a few more jobs done to the engine as I've found a guy that works on any engine Will do a new topic when done with befor and after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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