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:iagree: :surrender: well I finaly got it down... it is time to get some tube I can use... Got some good info from a reference book about going from 12 to 2 and keeping it clean and restarting about a 1/4 in in front of the bead and then goin bact to it to weld... Rusty dog gave me some...

I stoped welding the pipe together and started welding around the pipe it starting to look better after filling a whole pipe... I learned that it is much better to start a 12 O' clock and work to 2 O' Clock... then turn the pipe and weld again... I still need some advice on restarting the...

heres some more poo on tube 6010 I will be getting some better tube and actually making something when I get some money... the tube is the last thing I had around to waste rod on... thanks for the help everyone, sorry if this topic has already been covered a few times They still look ugly...

ok Im gonna get some better rods and give it another try some other evening... however I know I got better penitration this time... Tryed to make a C 6013 cover over the top of some 6011 root turned out a little funky rods are definately wet.... as well as other problems....

I didn't chip slag very well between passes, probably should have used a little 6010 for root... was trying to weave unsuccessfully and fit up was crap... maybe I will grind between passes fit up and tack better and give it another try... will see if I can make it any better

heres how crappy my current pipe welding is... however this is my first try on pipe loads of porosity I welded with 6013 thats been setting around a long time on super rusted crap.... hummm??? maybe by diagnosing my poo on metal skillz I can help some others too....

Just a question... will you still be running regular pump 87 oct. ? How many mm is the head gasket???

Im new to this site but have found some useful info already when I finish my kart I will be sure to return the favor and help some people out...