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Joined: Oct 2013
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Have an aluminum bodied fuel pump that broke off an ear that took a mounting bolt. The pump worked fine and seems to be in perfect condition otherwise. I have zero welding skills but I cant find anyone nearby who can fix it. New pump is pricey so I want to fix this one. I know better but I swear it looks like I could slap some super glue on it and put it back together (nice clean break) and get back on the road. Anybody know a shop or SKILLED individual that I can take it to in the B'ham metro (I'm in Leeds). If I can't find someone this will turn out to be my first welding project and I already know it will end in disaster because I'm not a welder, but the only alternative would be to buy a new pump so I might as well. I really would rather let someone do it who knows what they are doing.
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I don’t remember who it is but there’s a guy on here the build all aluminum welded boats.
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Welding May heat the internal components too much and ruin them
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself
The older I get the better I used to be
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Old Mossy Horns
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Pics would help. TIG welding isn’t cheap. Not sure how much the fuel pump was but the repair very well could cost more
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Had an aluminum sprayer valve housing repaired at Lewis machine shop in Clanton a couple months ago.
“Everything Woke Turns To SH_T” Donald J. Trump
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Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
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I think JB Weld makes an epoxy specifically for aluminum........I've seen JB Weld successfully fix stuff that it had no business fixing...
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X2 for giving JB Weld a try...
Last edited by Uokman2014; 08/25/23 04:55 PM.
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Welding May heat the internal components too much and ruin them This. Honestly, I would JB weld that joker up and let it ride.
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If it broke through the hole can you put a large flat washer on it and use as is? Or leave that one out if the others will hold it? Like Deadeye said , gotta be careful with heat around that thing .
"Why do you ask"?
Too many people spend money they don't have , on things they don't need, to impress people they don't know.
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Clean it with a wire brush, it should be REALLY CLEAN.
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Freak of Nature
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Welding cast aluminum is about 50/50 at best. With it being a stress point, I'd guess it's a 10% chance of it staying "fixed."
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Have you tried zip ties and duct tape?
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They also make a 2 part putty called weld stik. I’ve patched several items with it and it has held up well. I like that it’s mailable and you can really make it how you need it.
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Picture would help us.
God Bless,
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I'm a welder and I'm learning so much. Keep it coming.
"And the days that I keep my gratitude
Higher than my expectations
Well, I have really good days" Ray Wylie Hubbard
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Had an aluminum sprayer valve housing repaired at Lewis machine shop in Clanton a couple months ago. They do great work and are reasonably priced. Go see Rodney he will fix u up if it can be fixed.
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I'm a welder and I'm learning so much. Keep it coming. That seems to be a common occurrence on here and pretty much everywhere. It amazes me when folks give horribly wrong advice on something that I know a lot about. Usually that expert advice is coming from someone with little or no experience in that field. It also scares the hell out of me because there’s a lot of things that I don’t know anything about and have to take other people’s advice.
Last edited by Okatuppa; 08/25/23 10:56 PM.
I ain't fightin nobody that swings around in trees with a running chainsaw like Tarzan. - FurFlyin
Oh I just thought u were a dumba$$ 🤣 my apologies… - jb20
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I'm a welder and I'm learning so much. Keep it coming. That seems to be a common occurrence on here and pretty much everywhere. It amazes me when folks give horribly wrong advice on something that I know a lot about. Usually that expert advice is coming from someone with little or no experience in that field. It also scares the hell out of me because there’s a lot of things that I don’t know anything about and have to take other people’s advice. Well…what would the real experts do to fix the pump? 
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Precision welding isn’t in my skill set, so I’m no help to the OP.
I just have sense enough to know it and not give him bad advice.
However, if this happened to me, I know a fella that could fix it.
I ain't fightin nobody that swings around in trees with a running chainsaw like Tarzan. - FurFlyin
Oh I just thought u were a dumba$$ 🤣 my apologies… - jb20
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