Welding the sump (Pinto)

[tkpm]

As i'm unable to go to Stoneleigh tomorrow,

I though i would have a go at cutting and welding my sump tomorrow morning, been putting it off up till know. The last time i tried welding steel that thin, all i seemed to do was blow hole through the thin steel. So any tips peeps can give will be appreciated.

Terry

[TheArf]

What method are you using to weld it you dont say, the bigest thing to remember is clean away any traces of oil and paint it needs to be spotlessly clean. And the other thing i would say is take your time and dont get too carried away, getting too much heat, weld in small sections

good luck

Arfon

[SeriesLandy]

Best way I found was "spot" welding it, lots of single triger pulls, bit like this:
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[tkpm]

Thanks guys,

Terry

[mgglep]

If you can TIG is best as it is no porous like MIG

[mgglep]

Sorry I mean TIG is non porous unlike MIG

[misty]

if you can get a piece of copper clamp it on to the part your going weld

[tkpm]

Misty your going to have to run that one by me again.

I have to use a mig as thats all i've got, unless someone can recommend one.

Terry

[PorkChop]

Misty your going to have to run that one by me again.

I have to use a mig as thats all i've got, unless someone can recommend one.

Terry

Use the copper as a heatsink to take out excess heat from the join :)

[baz-r]

if you get stuck terry give me a ring i could tig it for you.
try and use .6 wire if you have any and run as low as you can go on power

work in small sections 1/2 inch or so mooving around to diffrent ares so nothing gets too hot

[tkpm]

Baz, i my take you up on that offer, as i never got start on sump, spent another day up the hospital with the mother inlaw.

Terry