How hot does engine surface get?

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03-27-2007, 01:48 PM

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How hot does engine surface get?

I need to know if JB weld will hold up to the temps.....

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03-27-2007, 02:14 PM

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If no one answers your question by the time I get home, I can shoot a turbo and an NA with my pyrometer and tell you.........

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03-27-2007, 03:35 PM

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Dpends where - but 210 is a good upper limit to use.

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03-27-2007, 03:37 PM

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Well, I used high temp JB weld on part of my wastgage flange and it held up for a while. And that is A LOT hotter than the top of the engine.

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03-27-2007, 03:44 PM

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Cool, the steel weld is good to 600 so I should be good. Thans guys.

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