I remember back in 77, i had a crankcase issue on a KTM 400. Tried to get it welded but the weld wouldn't take. I Managed to pick another one up in the end. As i recall, it had a lot of impurities in the magnesium.
Mick


69 Dart GTS 440 mopar .590 cam, Edelbrock heads, 3200#
best et 6.45, 106.78, 10.14, 132.88 mph, 1.47 60ft
best 60ft 1.36