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[charliemeyer007]

I would try welding it myself for $100 and I'm not a welder. On the other hand $1000 to have done completely right is a great price

77 Cast Iron Welding Rod for Crack Resistant Weld

77 cast iron welding rod produces crack resistant, porosity free machinable welds--without preheating or special cooling! High strength rods for cast iron

www.muggyweld.com

 

[65swb45]

I would try welding it myself for $100 and I'm not a welder. On the other hand $1000 to have done completely right is a great price

77 Cast Iron Welding Rod for Crack Resistant Weld

77 cast iron welding rod produces crack resistant, porosity free machinable welds--without preheating or special cooling! High strength rods for cast iron

www.muggyweld.com

Bookmarked for further review. Thank you!

 

[anothernz45]

4 Chevy studs 1/2 inch UNF and 2 Toyota 12mm.

 

[1911]

I would try welding it myself for $100 and I'm not a welder. On the other hand $1000 to have done completely right is a great price

77 Cast Iron Welding Rod for Crack Resistant Weld

77 cast iron welding rod produces crack resistant, porosity free machinable welds--without preheating or special cooling! High strength rods for cast iron

www.muggyweld.com

Brazing works for cast iron also, if you have an acetylene torch.

 

[cruiserdan]

Metal stitching?

Metal stitching - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[matzell]

Bookmarked for further review. Thank you!

pre and post heat, weld with a nickle rod on an arc welder and call it a day. Should be fine.

 

[73FJ40]

Backwoods Massachusetts fix:
(note the simulated F engine oil pan on the label)

Part No. 82099
Warranty Details (30 DAY REPLACEMENT IF DEFECTIVE)
A sprayable sealer that forms a durable rubber barrier that stop leaks in minutes. The wicking action seals hard-to-reach leaks without the need for disassembling or removing parts. Designed specifically to target low pressure leaks in hoses, oil pans, differentials, transmission pans, fluid reservoirs as well as plastic, PVC and metal pipes, their connections and much more! Eliminates the need for liquid additive sealers that can swell and foul internal seals. Resists common shop fluids. Note: In many cases, more than one coat will be needed to solve the problem. Level 3.

Product Features:

• Forms a durable rubber barrier that stops leaks in minutes
• Wicking action seals hard-to-reach leaks without the need for disassembling or removing parts
• Targets low pressure leaks in hoses, oil pans, differentials, transmission pans, fluid reservoirs, as well as plastic, PVC, and metal pipes
• Eliminates the need for liquid additives sealers that can swell and foul internal seals
• Resists common shop fluids

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Well, under the category of ‘only thing worse than doing a job is having to do it over’…

I took a job a couple of months ago to rebuild a 4 speed transmission that a customer bought from a well known Landcruiser vendor in the east coast. …

The case was pretty rusty; the gears not so bad. I blasted the gears and deemed them worthy and went ahead and rebuilt the unit. The customer said he would clean and paint the case after. So he does, installs the unit, and it starts leaking. Upon close inspection he determined that the housing was cracked! He calls me and I have to tell him: never in 40 years have I seen a cracked transmission housing!

He cleaned around the crack, so it’s obvious now.
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My best guess is that someone dropped this. Fortunately I have a few extra cases around. Just sad to have to do this job over.

Looks like someone tried to stop drill it so they must have known it was cracked.