07-22-2003, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Macedonia,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: A&C 427S/C, 351W, T5
Posts: 521
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John: Sorry, I even broght this subject up, but I thought it would be best to warn all the A & C guys and others with 9" rears.
I call Joe and asked what to do. He said take out the rear end and bring it or ship it and he would fix it. I really don't want to take the rear end out if at all possible.
I am setting up a time for a local guy here in Cleveland area to "cold weld" it with a mig welder. He said all we have to do is drain the oil below the level of the axle tubes, grind the cracked area to get sufficient penetration and weld it.
I am still driving it but not abusing the rear. Sure would like to put it off till this winter so I could take it all out and sandblast the entire rear end and have the entire unit magnafluxed for any additional cracks and then get it professionally welded and stress relieved. Before doing that ofcourse, look at the costs for repair vs new unit.
Let me know if you talk to Joe and what he says to you. Okay.
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