You think that pan will be flat when you get done welding?
Yes.
You think that pan will be flat when you get done welding?
Meah . . . Flat enough for what we're doing.
The pan is a fairly heavy ribbed casting, which actually has (had) engine and transmission mounting bosses for various transverse applications.
If the casting is clamped down to the girdle before it's welded, I'm pretty certain we won't encounter any warpage severe enough to cause problems.
And this is the point where Mark steps up and says, "Stop worrying about it", followed by a bullet point list numbered "1" through "g"!
I typically use:
A/
2/
d/
It is an obscure homage to a line in a favorite movie of mine, "Home Alone". Uttered by the deep thinker, Buzz McCallister . . . . . . .
https://www.google.com/search?q=home+alone+a+2+d&rlz=1C1CAFB_enUS728US730&oq=home+alone+A%2C+2+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.13783j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8I usually try to keep it brief and use only 3 points, simply to remain faithful to the intent of the movie's writer . . . . . . . .
BUT, sometimes:B/ I just need more points,
3/ Or, I might be "feelin' groovy" . . . er, wordy . . . . .
e/ Or, I might be ? ? ? ? and have a need for "the burner to be turned all the way up".
Who can say? No fair asking my psychiatrist,
C/ The esteemed Dr. Crane.
4/ Or is it Dr. Kroger?
f/ Or perhaps Dr. Bell?
x/ But in all likelihood, it's probably Dr. Phil. I like his practical approach.
There, you see how that happened. Just kinda slipped out.
Oh yeah, STOP WORRYING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. Worry about that 25% tariff you are going to be hit with at U.S. Customs . . . . . .
If I were doing the job I'd probably have the girdle bolted to the block as well to ensure absolute rigidity.
You did an excellent job of preparation for the welding Chris. Proper preparation and cleanliness lead to a much higher quality weld.
Pete
D/ Girdle/ladder will be bolted firmly to the block,
5/ Sump/pan will be bolted firmly to the girdle,
g/ Sump and plate will be preheated,
y/ Filler rod will be 4043, to reduce the chance of cracking in or near the weld zone,
z/ We will post heat or peen, if required.
Again, you see what happens? ?
Even when you intend to limit yourself to three "bullet points", it isn't always possible.
Morelaterboy