WELDING

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Post by 440 CRAWLER » Sun May 15, 2005 5:17 pm

What is the best way to weld cracks in front idler ?

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Post by Lavoy » Sun May 15, 2005 7:57 pm

Vee it out, or cut the crack out completely and weld back together.
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Post by 440 CRAWLER » Sun May 15, 2005 8:17 pm

What type of welder works best ( wire or stick ) ?

Are the idlers cast ?

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Post by JD40c » Sun May 15, 2005 11:01 pm

If you get the weld area clean, MIG would work fine. Be sure to run plenty of amperage and get good penetration.

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