Leaking lower return fitting from heat exchanger

[northshoreone]

It appears that engine zincs were not a priority for the previous owner and it looks like the lower bronze return fittings from the heat exchanger have become porous and are leaking. Has anyone have a suggested source for these? The engines are 1996 Det. 12v92s DDEC'S
Thanks

 

[Will]

Check with a Detroit dealer or, if your engines are Coveington or J&T coversions, check with them.
Will

 

[Jim saco]

Lenco made new heat exchangers for my 6v92 ta's. They had shop drawings for all the Covington aftermarket stuff. They were great to deal with.

I have no affiliation with Lenco I'm just a satisfied customer.

Lenco 631-842-4049

 

[northshoreone]

Thanks for the feedback......Ft Myers Det. D. Found one in Lauderdale for $316. Has anyone tried having something like this brazed or welded? Not sure if these bronze fittings can be brazed.....etc.

 

[MikeP]

"Not sure if these bronze fittings can be brazed."

Sure, bronze is easily brazed/bronze-welded with oxy/acetelene and a bronze filler rod. I worked in a metal shop back in my college years as a summer job and did exactly that for 8 hours a day!

 

[northshoreone]

I have worked with the Det. D. Outlet here in FT Myers and it appears that it is not a Det. Casting....Is there a way to tell if it is a Covington or JT conversion? That was their thought.......