1990timeismoney Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Hi guys had my rocker cover welded with AN- fittings at the time had the baffle removed to make sure it was all clean underneath.do you need the baffle re installed or will it be ok without it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I'd put it back in imo some people drill and tap to refit it then use loctite to secure the bolts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1990timeismoney Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Thank you for the reply.ill go with your recommendation and I'll get it drilled and tapped and get some loctite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Some people even tac the bolt on aswell it's all down to personal preference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1990timeismoney Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Ok that's great thank you for the advice I'll get it all cleaned up and look into getting it either bolted or tacked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I had my baffle welded back in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1990timeismoney Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 3 hours ago, H_D said: I had my baffle welded back in That's a good option thank u for the advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, 1990timeismoney said: That's a good option thank u for the advice. bare in mind the baffle plate is steel and the rocker cover is aluminum, as long as the baffle has been drilled out properly any competent welder can blob weld it back in for you, I don't like the idea of using screws/bolts as I worry the may start to loosen off after a while which can cause serious engine failure if they fall out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1990timeismoney Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 9 hours ago, H_D said: bare in mind the baffle plate is steel and the rocker cover is aluminum, as long as the baffle has been drilled out properly any competent welder can blob weld it back in for you, I don't like the idea of using screws/bolts as I worry the may start to loosen off after a while which can cause serious engine failure if they fall out That's a good point.as above I started to drill and tap for holes to use fasteners like washer spring washer with some high strength stud loctite.i to worry about losing a screw but I hope it holds if not it's of to the welders.and rebuilders. I appreciate your reply and advice.will update with pics once complete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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