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rbeeson
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« on: September 02, 2011, 11:15:55 pm »
OK I need all the IDA gurus to step up.
 I have started "stream-lining" my IDA's and the aux. venturi had casting bubbles near the top opening on the inside. I attempted to file the bumps smooth with a chain saw file with little success. Then I took a drill bit just big enough to remove the bumps and not increase the ID. Well I removed the bumps but it left casting pot holes. What happens to the air flow physics if I shorten the aux. vent. stack below the internal blemishes?
 Any ideas on fixing or using what I have?
Reese
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2011, 01:36:14 pm »
Consider aluminum brazing the holes.
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rbeeson
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2011, 02:08:40 pm »
Quote from: Meandean on September 04, 2011, 01:36:14 pm
Consider aluminum brazing the holes.
Good idea. I'll check it out. Thank you,
Reese
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Ohio Tom (DdK)
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2011, 06:20:58 pm »
Be careful, those aux vents melt at very low temps.
Personally, I wouldn't worry about it. Just smooth them out and leave the holes alone.
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2011, 10:29:34 pm »
Call the weber man Art and ask him
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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2011, 01:28:03 am »
I had the same problem with my new Spanish IDAs except I had thru holes. Rick Sadler @ Bugpack looked into it for me and found most new auxiliary venturis with the same porosity so he hand picked the best set for me.
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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2011, 02:46:46 am »
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« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2011, 05:53:37 am »
Quote from: Bruce Tweddle on September 05, 2011, 02:46:46 am
JB Weld
This sounds like the cheapest and most pratical. Duh!!! on my part!
Thanks guys.
Reese
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