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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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'89 F250 I6

Looking at picking up an '89 F250, I6 w/5speed.
Here's the problem: It has a crack in the bellhousing where the starter
bolts into. The ends have broken off of the starter mounting area, so it needs repair. Can this be welded here? Isn't that area aluminum? The guy just pop-starts it right now, doesn't use starter.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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It is aluminum but it can be welded but you would have to take out the trans and get a shop to weld it. Good luck!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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We used to patch 'em up at the airport with longer bolts and flat washers as a temporary fix...
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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this is why I hate flying...
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ReadOrDie_DW
this is why I hate flying...
hahahahaha
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ReadOrDie_DW
this is why I hate flying...
Thats funny
 
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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Good one!...think I'll take a pass on the truck, don't have time to drop the tranny
and repair. The temp fix is a good idea though Airmetdave!
 
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