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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 248844" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>As far as prep, the screw needs to be removed, and the existing hole drilled out a tad bigger, to remove any oxidized or contaminated material. Then, the area of the weld needs to be thoroughly cleaned before welding, using a SS wire brush or a SS wire wheel on a grinder. Remove all paint and oxidation for at least 1/2" all the way around the weld area. Aluminum does not like contamination, it needs to be clean enough to eat from, especially if TIG welding.</p><p></p><p>Filler wire or rod needs to be ER5356, for corrosion resistance, even in freshwater. ER4043 will corrode in just a few years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 248844, member: 6937"] As far as prep, the screw needs to be removed, and the existing hole drilled out a tad bigger, to remove any oxidized or contaminated material. Then, the area of the weld needs to be thoroughly cleaned before welding, using a SS wire brush or a SS wire wheel on a grinder. Remove all paint and oxidation for at least 1/2" all the way around the weld area. Aluminum does not like contamination, it needs to be clean enough to eat from, especially if TIG welding. Filler wire or rod needs to be ER5356, for corrosion resistance, even in freshwater. ER4043 will corrode in just a few years. [/QUOTE]
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