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I might add, it is a good idea to wait at least 24 hours and preferably 72 hours before pronouncing it free of cracks.
Tom O'Grady
On Sep 27, 2007, at 10:45 AM, Craig Berland wrote:
I thought I would pass along a little information about welding 4000 series steel. I am not sure what material the Lancair engine mounts are made from but if it is a 4000 series steel then the material must be preheated before welding and then post heated for 1/2 hour after welding to prevent cracking. 4340 steel is much more prone to cracking than 4130 but they both will crack if not processed correctly. If I was going to repair a cracked engine mount, I would have it magna-fluxed after weld repair to check for cracks. Very small cracks may show up, but if they can be removed with a little de-burr, then the welds are OK. That is, they are OK, if processed correctly.
Craig Berland
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