1935 Ford flathead V8 aluminum heads

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Originally Posted by OldGold360

I have welded several of these heads. They weld just fine, just make sure it's perfectly clean and "V" the crack. I will then weld, peen, sculpt/sand the weld and retexture the area and you can't tell where the repair was made if it's done correctly. Sometimes preheating is necessary. Also, make sure to use the correct filler rod.

I have a big abrasive sander specifically for decking automotive heads or whatever else needs to be made flat again. This is perfect for making a head flat again, or to just check if a head is flat. It's always good to check this, especially after any repairs.

I think repairing it right the first time is the best practice. If you are unable to do the work, find someone competent that can. There are lots of qualified folks out there. Good Luck!

How do you "re-texture" them? ALSO what rod do you use??