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Originally Posted by Derek UK
The welder should have squared it up on that bench before adding a couple of initial tack welds, than you wouldn't have the alignment problem. The 5.5mm spacers could be welded on, that would stop any shuffling about in the future.
If the welder had OCD, he would start again!  |
Derek, the alignment problem is not at the repair spot, it is caused by the deformation of the stamped bottom below the repair (see picture). The repair is perfectly aligned with the rest of the holes on both sides vertically and horizontally, and the distances are dead on.
The idea of welding the spacers is a very good solution.