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Plating Engine Block Repair

Full Case Study

PLATING CUMMINS ENGINE BLOCK ON-SITE

The Problem

MINIMAL DISASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED IN REPAIRING THIS 16CYL CASE.EROSION OF LOWER SLEEVE BORE RESULTS IN LEAKAGE FROM WATER JACKET.

The Fix

ERODED AREAS ARE COPPER PLATED FOR BUILD UP.

The Results

COPPER PLATING WAS HAND FINISHED & PLATED WITH NICKEL TO MFG. SPECS. COMPLETING REPAIR.