Thanks guys
Jerry, i was thinking oxy acetylene, I recently used that set up at a buddy's machine shop, he switched years ago and said he wouldn't go back just because of the convenience. The preheat takes a touch longer when cutting, especially on the 1 1/2" mill slab, but for the home shop i think its do-able. I have never heard of, or tried the wax method, but I will for sure.... I love your tips Jerry, thank you.
Gord, I was wanting to get that opened up to hopefully help with the water jacket cleaning, fingers crossed it will give me some better access. I did notice that there was some crystals just below the plug so i believe it was leaking at some point, but I am a BIG fan of the ain't broke don't fix principle.
