Fixing mowing deck for Case 224.
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Re: Fixing mowing deck for Case 224.
Noel, a well-executed repair. I like the idea of the 1/8" thick material. I have found it's easier to weld the thicker metal. I strike the arc on the heavy metal then wash the weld to the thinner metal then back to the thicker. Less problems with burning through that way. A spindle gets a lot of vibration so the more weld the better. Harry
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Re: Fixing mowing deck for Case 224.
Good work Noel
Maybe lay down some more welds on your patch? I'm no welding expert...
Maybe lay down some more welds on your patch? I'm no welding expert...
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That’s exactly what I did Harry. I’m surely not a welder, but I like the thicker metals. I’m using a stick welder. 3/32 6013 rods with about 115 amps. I have no idea if that’s the right thing to do, but I got it all stuck on.Harry wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:14 pm Noel, a well-executed repair. I like the idea of the 1/8" thick material. I have found it's easier to weld the thicker metal. I strike the arc on the heavy metal then wash the weld to the thinner metal then back to the thicker. Less problems with burning through that way. A spindle gets a lot of vibration so the more weld the better. Harry
Thanks for the comment.
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That will probably be good and hold up fine. Different welder like different electrodes. Which is fine unless a code is requiring a specific one. I personally like E6010 or E6011. E6010 is for DC current and E6011 is for AC. It produces a good weld for most situations on metal that is not cleaned. So farmers use it to repair equipment especially in the field. What I like to do is use E6010 or 11 and use a whipping technique. Create a puddle then whip the rod out of the puddle then go back in and create another puddle. This technique creates a weld to fuse two pieces of metal together. Then grind the weld to clean off flux and rust in the weld area. Follow up with a E7018 rod which creates a stronger weld and can last longer under diverse conditions. I hope this may help anyone who wants to learn more about welding. Harry
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I just have an old Sears welder AC only. Thanks for the tips Harry. I was always told to use E6013 for rusty dirty metal, that’s what farmers use I was told. Once I run out I’ll try the E6011.
I did buy one time at the local welding supply shop, one time was a rod that was aimed at people who didn’t weld very good and were using it on dirty rusted metal. Have no idea what number of rod it was. It hat blue flux. Any idea what kind of rod that is Harry. One thing about the blue rod is, they were expensive.
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I did buy one time at the local welding supply shop, one time was a rod that was aimed at people who didn’t weld very good and were using it on dirty rusted metal. Have no idea what number of rod it was. It hat blue flux. Any idea what kind of rod that is Harry. One thing about the blue rod is, they were expensive.
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Hehe. Will see if this video works. Can’t remember how to do stuff from one day to the next. Hehe.
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I’m liking your videos Noel! As far as grease gun drippings on the mower deck, I’ve tried oil and I can’t really say it did much good. Didn’t hurt anything, other than more dirt stuck to it. Don’t know if this would help in your case, but a lot of times I’ll get a spray can of rust inhibitor and spray it on then hit it with some paint.
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@propane1 Noel, I enjoyed your tour around the shop this afternoon. Great video!
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Well Jeff. I’ve been oiling the bearings and other stuff and places on the deck have oil there. So I doubt any type of paint would stick.JSinMO wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:59 pm I’m liking your videos Noel! As far as grease gun drippings on the mower deck, I’ve tried oil and I can’t really say it did much good. Didn’t hurt anything, other than more dirt stuck to it. Don’t know if this would help in your case, but a lot of times I’ll get a spray can of rust inhibitor and spray it on then hit it with some paint.
I’ll keep thinking. Never thought of rust inhibitor.
Thanks for liking the videos Jeff.
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