In a message dated 5/18/00 10:02:38 AM Central Daylight Time, broedel@usa.net
writes:
<< My neighbor is concerned about distorting the axle housing or the
perches from the welding. I would be concerned about causing the gear oil to
explode using my oxy-acetylene rig. Maybe i should MIG-weld it? >>
I used an arc welder set at about 120 amps to weld on my perches. They have
held tight for a year, no distortion detected, and it never exploded. I did
remove all the internal parts for inspection, cleaning, and repair as needed
before doing the welding though.
Mike Klepp
'48 3100
Wichita Falls, TX
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