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Alumaloy, Ultrafuse Aluminum Repair, Durafix, Wizardweld

Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:01 am
by Sandblaster
Alumaloy, Ultrafuse Aluminum Repair, Durafix, Wizardweld, does this stuff work?
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What better way to test it then on a broken KX500 clutch cover...
In prep, I degreased it as best as I could.
Then I used a simple Map Gas torch and heated the cover until the seal around the oil level window started smoking :shock:
Then I took the aluminum rod and touched it to the crack, not into the flame of the torch.
The rod started to flow so I moved the rod along and filled the cracks.

The results? Good as new?
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The cracks are filled and it looks ok but how to test it?
I filled the cover full of water and it didn't leak...
But what about a strength or endurance test?
I'll see what I can come up with...

Re: Alumaloy, Ultrafuse Aluminum Repair, Durafix, Wizardweld

Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:04 am
by Sandblaster
One thing I have learned is that once the rod has been applied, you can't heat it again to smooth it out.
For some reason the stuff balls up and doesn't stick again.

Re: Alumaloy, Ultrafuse Aluminum Repair, Durafix, Wizardweld

Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:07 am
by Sandblaster
Another thing... a propane torch doesn't get the material to be fixed hot enough to melt the rod.... at least not easily.
A Map gas torch is no problem.