Pinning is a simple and effective way to repair iron engine blocks. These pinning kits use a bolt of the same material as the head or block to repair small and large cracks in cast iron cylinder …

Nov 30, 2010 · Stiching is a really good way to repair cast iron, you need to phone around engineering shops in your area and find someone who will lend you the kit. Good luck with it.

Aug 31, 2023 · Pinning techniques using threaded pins or tapered plugs are effective for cold crack repairs in cast iron, cast steel, or aluminum components. Irontite Ductile Plugs provide a …

Apr 2, 2015 · Pinning Techniques. Different types of threaded pins or tapered plugs can be used for crack repairs. Use aluminum pins on aluminum heads and blocks, and cast iron or steel …

Jul 2, 2009 · You should not pin into the valve seats according to my engine guy. The head would need to be welded, which would warp the head and require a bunch of machine work. I would …

Repairing crack in casting using LOCK-N-STITCH Inc. C2F stitching pins. For pricing on any crack repair supplies please contact us directly at info@locknstit...

Pinning is the most commonly used technique for repairing cracks in cast iron head, blocks and manifolds because it is fast, reliable and cheap. Pins can also be used to repair cracks in …

Jan 5, 2012 · Pinning remains the most-often used method for repairing cast iron cylinder heads – in 2010, survey respondents said welding was performed just 14 percent of the time, with …

Jul 17, 2023 · Drill, spotface, tap and pin a third series of holes in the remaining gaps between the installed pins. At this point, you'll have removed all of the original cast iron and you'll be …

Up to one inch of repair can be done in 5 minutes in 1/4" thick cast iron. Ease of use. The pins are designed with a breakoff groove that causes each pin to break off at the same predetermined …