Automotive MIG welding question

Automotive MIG welding question

01-04-2005, 03:43 AM

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Dane

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Automotive MIG welding question

While removing the exhaust manifolds on my 66 Chrysler 300 I busted one of the studs

There is enough of the stud left sticking out of the block to weld a nut to the stud and remove it.

My question is about connecting the welder ground lead to a spark plug. The spark plug is very close to the stud and much cleaner that anything else to clamp to.

Will I weld the spark plug to the head if I do that?

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