Weld on broken exhaust ear

[USARMY12V]

Has anyone had much luck welding ears back onto heads with any amount of durability and longevity? I had the unfortunate scenario of two snapping off when putting in new bolts.

As I understand high nickel rod can be used? I'm just concerned if its more or less a patching the dam type fix or a real option worth a moment of my time.

 

[dieselracer07]

Has anyone had much luck welding ears back onto heads with any amount of durability and longevity? I had the unfortunate scenario of two snapping off when putting in new bolts.

As I understand high nickel rod can be used? I'm just concerned if its more or less a patching the dam type fix or a real option worth a moment of my time.

I've done it twice with good results. Get the engine nice and hot first.

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[USARMY12V]

Only issue is one is cylinder number five on top, other is three on top. I'm not sure if I can get behind five enough to see while welding to do a good job especially if the engines hot. What stick did you use?

 

[dieselracer07]

Only issue is one is cylinder number five on top, other is three on top. I'm not sure if I can get behind five enough to see while welding to do a good job especially if the engines hot. What stick did you use?

Mig with a bottle of tri mix that I had laying around just to try it. The other one was arc with a nickel rod. Can't remember which one off hand.

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[USARMY12V]

Just thinking here, but a stud with the ear welding it all together may be the best option. I'm sure there's plenty of people with input on this. Darn ears don't take much.

 

[Whitbread]

An oxy spray welder would be your best option. Otherwise, use a nickel rod with tig or stick and pre/post heat. Make sure everything is clean before you go to town on it.