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Jacques1960 · 10-09-2021, 06:39 PM

Several louvers have detached (bottom only) on the engine cowl of our newly-acquired 36 phaeton. To preserve the otherwise-undamaged paint, I’ve been avoiding “thermal” reattachment, whether solder, etc., but am not having much luck with epoxies given the edge nature of the failure.

Two questions:

- What would be the correct repair method ?
- What is the best wrong method ?

Thank you !

johndee138 · 10-09-2021, 09:44 PM

engine cowl louvers?
Hood side louvers, inner fender louvers, cowl vent, or just what location are you referring to?

johndee138 · 10-09-2021, 09:46 PM

engine cowl louvers?
Hood side louvers, inner fender louvers, cowl vent, or just what location are you referring to here?

Jacques1960 · 10-10-2021, 04:26 AM

Hood side louvers, thank uou

Jacques1960 · 10-10-2021, 04:27 AM

*you

51 MERC-CT · 10-10-2021, 05:31 AM

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If this is what you are talking about.
There is only one way to repair and that is to weld and re-paint. Anything else will most likely not survive the flexing that happens in the panel (not to mention looking like crap)
Otherwise, leave it alone and don't tell anyone it's cracked.

Jacques1960 · 10-10-2021, 02:59 PM

Exactly the issue - was afraid tack weld might be the only solution. Thank you - will add to the list.

51 MERC-CT · 10-10-2021, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacques1960

Exactly the issue - was afraid tack weld might be the only solution. Thank you - will add to the list.

Yes, tack weld is a partial solution but it could be welded and finished so that no one would ever know it was

cas3 · 10-10-2021, 05:34 PM

Tig or you will warp the whole side

Jacques1960 · 10-10-2021, 06:35 PM

Will request TIG vs MIG if the former will put less heat in the panel

10-09-2021, 06:39 PM	#1
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Engine cowl louver reattachment Several louvers have detached (bottom only) on the engine cowl of our newly-acquired 36 phaeton. To preserve the otherwise-undamaged paint, I’ve been avoiding “thermal” reattachment, whether solder, etc., but am not having much luck with epoxies given the edge nature of the failure. Two questions: - What would be the correct repair method ? - What is the best wrong method ? Thank you ! __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-09-2021, 09:44 PM	#2
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 505	Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment engine cowl louvers? Hood side louvers, inner fender louvers, cowl vent, or just what location are you referring to?

10-09-2021, 09:46 PM	#3
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 505	Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment engine cowl louvers? Hood side louvers, inner fender louvers, cowl vent, or just what location are you referring to here?

10-10-2021, 04:26 AM	#4
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment Hood side louvers, thank uou __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-10-2021, 04:27 AM	#5
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment *you __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-10-2021, 02:59 PM	#7
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment Exactly the issue - was afraid tack weld might be the only solution. Thank you - will add to the list. __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-10-2021, 05:34 PM	#9
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,571	Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment Tig or you will warp the whole side

10-10-2021, 06:35 PM	#10
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment Will request TIG vs MIG if the former will put less heat in the panel __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done