Good call. I would've heated the surrounding area like you did regardless, but I'm no expert..Thanks Guys! I used Certanium 889 SP rods, a nickel alloy. They flowed like butter and said that no pre heat necessary. I warmed it up anyway.
Just a light peen. I figured it would be for a resto type build not a race motor.Good call. I would've heated the surrounding area like you did regardless, but I'm no expert..
Did you peen the repair afterwards?