Originally Posted by B1MAXX
Originally Posted by GODSCOUNTRY340
Originally Posted by B1MAXX
agree , but Brazing is an acceptable way to repair cast iron.I think its properties are stronger than cast iron.



Yes brazing is acceptable, the repair on the skirt by the oil pan rail will most likely only fail if smacked by a connecting rod again but so would the rest of the block. But brazing that main bearing support would worry me, especially if a racing engine.


If the brazing rod has a higher strength than cast iron, why? I would think that it is the strongest part of the block. Just wondering why. Not trying to argue.



It would all depend on the brazing rod used for the repair. The Harris-Welco 017FC60 rod is 70% nickel and an excellent cast iron brazing rod. If the customer was sure the welder (brazer) used that rod it would be stronger than the cast iron and hold up well.

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