Cast blocks usually can't be welded. Even if you get someone to do it no one is gonna warranty the work. There is just too much vibration and it will usually just crack the welds apart after a while. Good luck.
A small "pool" of molten metal that is manipulated to crate a weld bead.
Very likely to leak, zinc in the GI pipe will be contaiminating the weld and thus you cannot get a good weld.
You could try J.B Weld or use exaust tape to temporarily fix the problem.
visual examination
When a welder makes a small weld bead to "tack" a joint together so it will not move. This makes it easier to weld a joint without having to clamp it.Tack welding is when a welder makes a small bead to "tack" the metal into place for the final welding.
This is not easy. You're talking about a small crack in the engine block, I assume. Ideally you should stop the crack from getting longer by drilling a small hole at the exact end of it. Then the crack needs to be welded, probably after the engine has come out (depending on accessibility). But this is a hell of a big job for a small hairline crack. You may find that cleaning the area throughly and using one of the epoxy pastes around (JB Weld is a very good one) that you can achieve a good repair cheaply and easily. But drill the small hole first.
Yes, but finding someone skilled in cast welding is difficult. Some shops will weld up rare blocks for collectible vehicles that are rarely driven, but if its a daily driver, many will pass. Best is to call around to tractor shops to see if they recomend anyone.
It is the heat affected zone. It differs in every weld. but a good rule of thumb is .25" on either side of the weld
Yes it will fit but you will probably have to use weld in or bolt in engine plates to mount the engine to the car.
I had the same problem with mine. There is a metal piece in side of the exhaust pipe that can break loose and resonate (vibrate) with reving of the engine. The cheap and easy fix is to torch a small hole in the exhaust pipe and then weld the loose metal piece to wall of the exhaust pipe then weld the hole shut. Mines been good since. Please post if this is not the problem.
Weld spatter refers to the small bits of molten metal that can be expelled from the welding process. It can occur when excess welding wire or flux is present, leading to weld spatter landing on the workpiece or surrounding areas. Weld spatter can cause damage to the welding equipment, affect the quality of the weld, and create safety hazards.