Originally Posted by greywuuf

There are "special" rods... The normal ones are just high nickle content, then there are the "secret" special ones that promise the world but can be used with a hair dryer ......the real cost in what you were quoted is in labor. To do a real good cast iron weld requires a good preheat and carefully post repair heat treat of the whole area. Cast is very prone to cracking after the repair. I happen to be staying with a relative that is a certified welding instructor....I will pick his brain tomarrow. I'll let you all know.