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Old 12-25-2003 | 10:37 AM
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What type of welding rod should be used to weld on a Mercury replacement skeg?
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Old 12-25-2003 | 10:49 AM
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use 4043 aluminum alloy. 1/8 " x36" length cut rods.

5lbs usually cost about 15.00
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5356 is too brittle.
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