How can I tell if my cylinder needs welding?
If the base metal under the existing plating or ports and bridges is visibly damaged, the cylinder will require a weld repair. Scratches in the base metal deeper than 0.020” will likely require a weld repair. Cracked exhaust port or intake port bridges will also require welding. In some cases, we cannot determine the extent of the damage or the repair work required until the old plating has been removed.