Farmall A Steering Box

Shawn in PA · Oct 9, 2010

Hello,
Sanding a 1940 A and found a hairline crack in the steering box. The crack starts on top by the grease fitting and comes towards the rear of the tractor prolly 7 inches or so all the way to where the front axle is attached. It should be ok to weld that, dont ya think? Thanks. Shawn

Janicholson · Oct 9, 2010

If done with the material Ved out, and using Ni rod or Cast compatible rod yes. A good weld is as strong as the original casting. (it must be a good weld though) Jim

Enar · Oct 12, 2010

I assume the steering box is still on the tractor. If not, you could
bring it to a welding shop and have it TIG (GTAW) welded with
silicon bronze filler wire. It will do a fine job, hold well, and not be
nearly as messy as stick welding.

Farmall A Steering Box

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