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  1. 01-13-2013, 06:22 AM #1
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    magnesium housings

    Hey guys I just picked up two 16 ft trailer loads of magnessium engine and transmissions from widow out her in New Mexico any body ever scrapped any of these.
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    magnesium is kinda tricky to deal with...its highly explosive during smelting process if moisture is present...some yards wont even accept it.
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    What are they from, it is possible for them to be worth more than scrap.

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