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Old 01-13-2015, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JSPONT View Post
There is reasons why you should not weld to an engine part while the engine is together, I do not know if I believe it, but I heard it is possible to damage bearings and rings grounding the engine while welding. Just something someone told me. Seems possible, so I would remove before I weld.
Plus the stud welder will leave a mark you have to grind and paint.
try the suction cup first.
I would think this would be true if you grounded the welder to a head, and then welded on the pan. But as long as you keep your ground close as possible to the work area I surmise that the current would take the shortest path.

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