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Drying a block to Weld a crack...help!

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G. Holmes

07-01-2004 17:34:42




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I've a Ferguson with a cracked block, badly welded, going to have it welded tommorrow, I hope. I've ground down the old weld, and drained the antifreeze, but can't get it to stop bleeding from the crack. Tried drying with a propane torch, but it's like putting your finger in Niagra. I can't find but one drain on the block, and it's open. Anybody got an idea?

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George H




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rod

07-02-2004 17:03:12




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 Re: Drying a block to Weld a crack...help! in reply to G. Holmes, 07-01-2004 17:34:42  
get it up on its side at least enough to stop water from coming out you may have to jack up one side of the tractor be careful welding as the crack will spread if you have not done this type of work you probably will make it worse consider drilling hole at end of crack to stop it spreading. cast must be heated then welded you really need a pro welder to do it.
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rod



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Jon C

07-01-2004 17:49:31




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 Re: Drying a block to Weld a crack...help! in reply to G. Holmes, 07-01-2004 17:34:42  
Well, it sounds like you need a lot of even heat.

Since you can't get it in an oven, this may sound crazy, but how about an open barbeque pit filled with charcoal or wood and set the block in or close to the pit all night to drive off the water?



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arthur

07-01-2004 20:04:29




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 Re: Re: Drying a block to Weld a crack...help! in reply to Jon C, 07-01-2004 17:49:31  
is the block still in the tractor ? if not lay on it's side . if it is still in tractor put heat on side for some time to boil water off or low heat for a long time to make it evaporate. take the block drain valve or plug out . blow air into hole to get the sludge to move get it good an dry for a better job .



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George H

07-01-2004 20:08:26




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 Re: Re: Re: Drying a block to Weld a crack...help! in reply to arthur, 07-01-2004 20:04:29  
Jon and Arthur,

Thanks for the ideas. It is in the tractor, hence the problem. I'll put a work light on it overnight. As you said, I'm concerned about the quality of the repair if it's not dry...

George H



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Jon C

07-02-2004 04:52:32




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Drying a block to Weld a crack...h in reply to George H, 07-01-2004 20:08:26  
OOPS...didnt know it was still in the tractor. Well in that case I wouldn't suggest making a bon-fire under it, unless your sick of the tractor!

Good idea using the light...hope it works. Maybe one of those winter "space heaters" might help also. Good luck!



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