AC_B-1Novice Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 While putting on the fan shroud on my 7012 hydro I had to loosen the brake band bolt on the adjuster. Murphy took it away from me. Where can I get this part, do you think it might be available at a dealership? The rod slides through this guide. Larry
AC_B-1Novice Posted April 21, 2011 Author Posted April 21, 2011 I can try that but my name isn't Mike. Will a wire welder do it? If so I guess I have nothing to lose by trying. I'll probably need a lot of grinding though. ldt
Burntime Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Larry, I am not that advanced at welding. I always say I am a far superior grinder to my welding abilities!:D Believe in yourself. Roy got me to plug my welder in, others like Rod got me to try things. It is really not that difficult. A wire wheel is the easiest. I am not sure of zinc coating but I am positive you do not want to breath the galvanized stuff. Give it a whirl, you will be a pro!:D:D:D
AC_B-1Novice Posted April 21, 2011 Author Posted April 21, 2011 Well, you talked me into it. The first attemt failed. My welder didn't feed steady. My second attempt...time will tell. sm01
Burntime Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Thats how I started...well, 2 small repairs then I started making hitchs. It is actually relaxing for me to weld now. When I have enough I just take a break...
HubbardRA Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 FYI: Galvanizing "is" the most common way to coat parts with Zinc. If it is galvanized, then it is coated with zinc. It is not good for you to breathe in the vapors. Cadmium plated parts are the ones you really need to stay away from. Welding cadmium will cause vapors that are extremely hazardous and even deadly. Do not weld any cadmium plated bolts. I think most grade 8 bolts are cadmium plated. You don't want to weld a grade 8 bolt anyway because welding will mess up the heat treatment that makes the bolt high strength.
Burntime Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 I know I saw something that brake cleaner depending on the content is very hazzardous too. Also I saw welding on a rim that the bead is not broke can create a big issue. Its amazing how there are so many things that can cause issue that you never though about!
dhardin Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 Grind off the complete bolt/broken part and replace with a new bolt. 7013 rod and plenty of heat.
nighteye Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 I once got a little sick cutting a bunch of galvanized decking and an old-timer ran to the store and got me a quart of milk to drink. I was amazed how quick I felt better. Hes the same guy that put potatoes on my eyes when I got flash burns from a nearby welder. As stated above, fumes are nothing to mess with, take every precaution to avoid them. Stay safe.
AC_B-1Novice Posted April 22, 2011 Author Posted April 22, 2011 A lot of good info on here given by all these guys. I know there are many dangers concerning welding and one I learned by experience. KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDY YOU MAY NEED IT.
dhardin Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 My father was welding on some thing and a old empty small gas tank off one of his RC air planes caught on fire from the sparks of welding. He saw it and flipped it out the garage door with a pair of pliers. Little did he know it landed on his Cub Cadet mower seat. It total ruined the seat and almost burn up the mower before he found it. Funny now, at the time it made him sick.
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