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TY250A Outer Cases

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:09 pm
by toffejonge
Hi, Can anyone tell me or know if the outer castings on a TY250A engine are aluminium or Magnesium..I need to have a few deep scratches and dents welded up..

Re: TY250A Outer Cases

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:33 am
by bigdog
the ally case will be heavy as compaired with mag.If filed or small drilled the mag filings will burn with a lighter or match,the filing are so light they get airborne with the slightest breeze,they will float on water. the welder can also test by welding a blob of 5% sil/ally 4043 on casting then break it off ,if it comes off easy with plyers, it will be a mag casting.Make sure its all clean as if you could eat off it! hope this helps .

Re: TY250A Outer Cases

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:54 am
by David Lahey
Yes TY250A model cases are aluminium. The flatter shape cases that come on on B model and later models are magnesium. Both types can be welded by someone with the right skills.

Re: TY250A Outer Cases

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:25 pm
by toffejonge
Thankyou for all your help in answering my enquiry..now to find a good welder in brisbane..