Weld aluminum?
10-21-2003, 11:10 AM
#1
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Weld aluminum?
I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
OK... Since you twisted my arm!
I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while I
had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan before
I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
OK... Since you twisted my arm!
I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while I
had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan before
I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
10-21-2003, 11:54 AM
#2
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Re: Weld aluminum?
It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional welder
who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do you
know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
things, unless you try them?
Earle
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do you
know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
things, unless you try them?
Earle
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
10-21-2003, 11:54 AM
#3
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Re: Weld aluminum?
It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional welder
who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do you
know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
things, unless you try them?
Earle
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do you
know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
things, unless you try them?
Earle
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
10-21-2003, 11:54 AM
#4
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Re: Weld aluminum?
It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional welder
who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do you
know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
things, unless you try them?
Earle
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do you
know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
things, unless you try them?
Earle
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
10-21-2003, 11:55 AM
#5
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Re: Weld aluminum?
It is certainly possible... saw that very thing done on TV once (if it was
on TV, it must be true). They built a form around where the original flange
was and filled it using special arc rods. Then re-drilled the hole. The
weld experts (Nathan) here can tell you more.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
on TV, it must be true). They built a form around where the original flange
was and filled it using special arc rods. Then re-drilled the hole. The
weld experts (Nathan) here can tell you more.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
10-21-2003, 11:55 AM
#6
Guest
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Re: Weld aluminum?
It is certainly possible... saw that very thing done on TV once (if it was
on TV, it must be true). They built a form around where the original flange
was and filled it using special arc rods. Then re-drilled the hole. The
weld experts (Nathan) here can tell you more.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
on TV, it must be true). They built a form around where the original flange
was and filled it using special arc rods. Then re-drilled the hole. The
weld experts (Nathan) here can tell you more.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
10-21-2003, 11:55 AM
#7
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Weld aluminum?
It is certainly possible... saw that very thing done on TV once (if it was
on TV, it must be true). They built a form around where the original flange
was and filled it using special arc rods. Then re-drilled the hole. The
weld experts (Nathan) here can tell you more.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
on TV, it must be true). They built a form around where the original flange
was and filled it using special arc rods. Then re-drilled the hole. The
weld experts (Nathan) here can tell you more.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to weld
> an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the case
> broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It sheared
> off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
>
> I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
>
> OK... Since you twisted my arm!
>
> I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount while
I
> had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I was
> waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
before
> I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt hole
> ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD. Unless
> it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
>
>
>
>
10-21-2003, 12:03 PM
#8
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Re: Weld aluminum?
Thanks. Yes... I will have a professional do it. Although I am trying to
learn to weld I don't think this would be a good project for a beginner.
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bn3kuf$sn57k$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional
welder
> who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do
you
> know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
> things, unless you try them?
>
> Earle
>
> "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> > I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to
weld
> > an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the
case
> > broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It
sheared
> > off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
> >
> > I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> > embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
> >
> > OK... Since you twisted my arm!
> >
> > I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount
while
> I
> > had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I
was
> > waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
> before
> > I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt
hole
> > ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD.
Unless
> > it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
learn to weld I don't think this would be a good project for a beginner.
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bn3kuf$sn57k$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional
welder
> who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do
you
> know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
> things, unless you try them?
>
> Earle
>
> "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> > I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to
weld
> > an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the
case
> > broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It
sheared
> > off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
> >
> > I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> > embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
> >
> > OK... Since you twisted my arm!
> >
> > I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount
while
> I
> > had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I
was
> > waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
> before
> > I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt
hole
> > ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD.
Unless
> > it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
10-21-2003, 12:03 PM
#9
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Re: Weld aluminum?
Thanks. Yes... I will have a professional do it. Although I am trying to
learn to weld I don't think this would be a good project for a beginner.
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bn3kuf$sn57k$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional
welder
> who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do
you
> know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
> things, unless you try them?
>
> Earle
>
> "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> > I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to
weld
> > an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the
case
> > broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It
sheared
> > off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
> >
> > I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> > embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
> >
> > OK... Since you twisted my arm!
> >
> > I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount
while
> I
> > had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I
was
> > waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
> before
> > I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt
hole
> > ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD.
Unless
> > it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
learn to weld I don't think this would be a good project for a beginner.
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bn3kuf$sn57k$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional
welder
> who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do
you
> know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
> things, unless you try them?
>
> Earle
>
> "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> > I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to
weld
> > an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the
case
> > broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It
sheared
> > off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
> >
> > I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> > embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
> >
> > OK... Since you twisted my arm!
> >
> > I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount
while
> I
> > had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I
was
> > waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
> before
> > I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt
hole
> > ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD.
Unless
> > it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
10-21-2003, 12:03 PM
#10
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Re: Weld aluminum?
Thanks. Yes... I will have a professional do it. Although I am trying to
learn to weld I don't think this would be a good project for a beginner.
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bn3kuf$sn57k$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional
welder
> who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do
you
> know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
> things, unless you try them?
>
> Earle
>
> "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> > I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to
weld
> > an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the
case
> > broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It
sheared
> > off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
> >
> > I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> > embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
> >
> > OK... Since you twisted my arm!
> >
> > I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount
while
> I
> > had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I
was
> > waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
> before
> > I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt
hole
> > ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD.
Unless
> > it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
learn to weld I don't think this would be a good project for a beginner.
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bn3kuf$sn57k$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It is possible, but you will want to have this done by a professional
welder
> who has been to welding school and has experience with aluminum. How do
you
> know that that little voice in your head is telling you bad things or good
> things, unless you try them?
>
> Earle
>
> "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:71clb.1090$Yp5.7606@news.uswest.net...
> > I know welding aluminum is possible, but is it possible / feasible to
weld
> > an aluminum transmission case (TF727)? It's on the bellhousing, the
case
> > broke around one of the bolt holes. Maybe a 1 X 4 inch piece. It
sheared
> > off right at the edge of the bolt hole.
> >
> > I'm such an idiot sometimes. Don't even ask how I did it. I'm too
> > embarrased to admit my lack of common sense.
> >
> > OK... Since you twisted my arm!
> >
> > I knew better than to try and remove the bolts for the tranny mount
while
> I
> > had it on saw horses (getting tranny ready to swap into my CJ). But I
was
> > waiting a few more minutes for the paint to dry on the tranny oil pan
> before
> > I moved it all to the workbench. It of course fell and busted a bolt
hole
> > ear off the case. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD.
Unless
> > it tells you to do *bad* things :-)!
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>