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What is the alternator housing made of?
I know it's made of magnesium but I would like to know if it's pure magnesium or some kind of alloy? Mine, like many, has a crack and I would like to have it welded.
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I don't know how long your crack is, but drilling a small hole at the end of it will stress relieve it, and stop it from spreading.
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I'm sure you mean the fan housing, not the body of the alternator itself. The fan housing is a magnesium alloy - welding such material is VERY specialized. Do a search for "fan housing crack".
JerryM '78 SC |
Yes, it's the fan housing and yes, I know it's a very specialised job but I've access to some very experienced welders at my work and they could do it if they know which kind of allow it's made of.
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The AZ91 sounds familiar: Magnesium Casting Alloys
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der Lubemeister has admitted that he has access to a mass spec., so if anyone _really_ wants to know...
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Thanks a lot.
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