Repair

Upon closer examination last evening I found that the bolt seemed to have initially cracked the tube, then pushed the one inch diameter piece inside the tube; like a flap. So I need only pull the piece back to the surface then TIG it around the three edges and final finish the surface.

I had to repair a small hole that was caused by several chunks of weld the Mexican manufacturers of Hooker headers deposited inside the #1 tube at the flange. I then found a header paint (plasticote?) that matched my Airborne coating. This was several years ago and the small painted area never burned off, and it was right next to the port! Great paint. I think all will be ok now. Thanks.