Aluminum Head and Block Repair

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October 23, 2022, 04:16 PM

David Covey

Aluminum Head and Block Repair

quote:
Originally posted by Big Steve:
I know Chris Frank at Frankenstein engine dynamics in Weatherford can do the complete repair on the head, from welding to finish machining, not sure if they would do the block or not

https://frankensteined.net/

Thanks Steve. I'll check him out and see how far he is backed up.

Dave

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October 23, 2022, 06:13 PM

rusty

quote:
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I know Chris Frank at Frankenstein engine dynamics in Weatherford can do the complete repair on the head, from welding to finish machining, not sure if they would do the block or not

https://frankensteined.

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October 24, 2022, 06:13 AM

Busted Knuckles

Manufacturers will have all the jigs and whatnot to make sure everything is right and true. I've seen a lot of Brodix repairs on their heads. The CNC versions were re-machined and it was very difficult to even identify the damaged chamber.

Organized people are just too lazy to look for their $h!t.

October 24, 2022, 09:41 AM

Kenneth

Jeff Naiser in Houston does my serious welding repairs. I know for sure he can fix the heads.

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October 24, 2022, 11:28 AM

David Covey

quote:
Originally posted by Kenneth:
Jeff Naiser in Houston does my serious welding repairs. I know for sure he can fix the heads.

Thanks

Dave

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October 24, 2022, 11:48 AM

David Covey

Just spoke with John at Ferry's. He said he would have them with in the next month. So I'm thinking by the time I took them or sent them someplace else it would take at least that long for anyone else to get them done.
I told him if they are not being worked on or finished at that time I will pick them up and start over.

I have the contact info on the shops/people everyone mentioned. So thanks.

Dave

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October 24, 2022, 05:19 PM

Big Steve

quote:
Originally posted by Kenneth:
Jeff Naiser in Houston does my serious welding repairs. I know for sure he can fix the heads.

Thats the other name I was trying to think of in Texas.

October 25, 2022, 06:54 AM

speedwrench44

Dave Kotzur Racing in SA did a dart head for me I dropped a valve in. Two week turnaround and looked like new when I got it back

Address: 5436 Schertz Rd, San Antonio, TX 78233

Phone: (210) 590-1540

October 25, 2022, 11:27 AM

David Covey

Thanks Dave I've added to the list if Ferry doesn't work out.

Dave

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October 26, 2022, 05:29 AM

1320racer

Why would they want to get involved?

The OP IS NOT a customer, not parts sold by them and too busy building new engines and freshening others.

As I’ve already stated, these parts need to go back to the manufacturers but it sounds like the OP already knows that a successful repair is questionable at best.

October 26, 2022, 08:43 AM

Mike Rietow

quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Why would they want to get involved?

Experience

October 26, 2022, 02:01 PM

TOP38

quote:
Originally posted by camaro77:
sunset performance can't do this type of repair?

I don't agree with the can't, won't is the correct term. They are way too busy to deal with stuff like this or they would have to charge more than the normal cost to repair to cover the lost dollars from their new builds and freshen ups!

I have done repairs to many AL heads, some are easy, and some eat your lunch! It's like a box of chocolates, just never know what you're gonna get!

January 31, 2023, 11:26 AM

David Covey

quote:
Originally posted by Curly1:
Check with John Ferry and Ferrys Aluminum Head Repair in Mesquite. He is good and has been a huge help, my motor and heads are going there Monday.

Bruce,
Did you take your stuff to Ferry?
I picked mine up last Monday, I took it to him back in August. Basically untouched, he ground out the cracks, no welding.I ordered a water cooler for my tig and will be welding it up myself.

Good luck.

Dave

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January 31, 2023, 11:53 AM

Curly1

I did and when I get it back you will probably see it. Will be bringing down there to dyno.

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January 31, 2023, 01:17 PM

1320racer

3 months ago I told you to send t0 back to the manufacturer and you didn't, all you did was waste your time and still have the same mess and now will attempt to fix it yourself and that too will be a waste of time because it will fail!

January 31, 2023, 01:32 PM

David Covey

quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
3 months ago I told you to send t0 back to the manufacturer and you didn't, all you did was waste your time and still have the same mess and now will attempt to fix it yourself and that too will be a waste of time because it will fail!

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