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Old 08-12-12, 10:07 PM
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FIX IT!!!!

strip down the frame.

remove all paint about 2 inches on both sides of the weld.

take it to an aluminum welder with a TIG welder.

the way i would do it is:

replace the tube or

get the measurement recorded.
cut straight thru the crack so a good penetration weld can happen
slip a short piece of aluminum inside the tube from the bb hole to create a liner.
drill some holes before and after the crack-in these holes the liner can be attached by welding
this also re-inforces the area
weld up the crack and smooth it down.

should be one hour of a welders time.

I am sure frank the welder will be around soon-ask him!
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