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zzvyb6 · 05-05-2008, 02:57 PM

Keep sparks off the chrome and heat away from the seals and fluid. I drain the cylinder before welding and have taken them apart to minimize heat damage.

Other than that, degreasing is important because the fluid is a contaminant. Paint, too.

05-05-2008, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
zzvyb6 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 581	Re: Welding on hydraulic cylinder rod eyelet Keep sparks off the chrome and heat away from the seals and fluid. I drain the cylinder before welding and have taken them apart to minimize heat damage. Other than that, degreasing is important because the fluid is a contaminant. Paint, too. __________________ There is no "I" in team, but there is a "Me" if you want to jumble it up a bit...