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Old 12-04-2009, 12:05 PM   #9
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Re: Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak!

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Originally Posted by OLDCHEV4X4 View Post
Since we are on the subject, Has anybody ever welded the tube to the housing?
I know one is steel and one is cast, but would it be stronger if done correctly?.......Pre heat...Post heat....etc.
My understanding is that it all has to do with the post heat/cooling rates between the two metals. Petersons 4wheel did a write up on it a couple of months ago, I'll have to flip through and see if I can find it.
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