Fortunately, the pitting on my transmission bell housing isn't deep enough to cause any structural issues which is why I decided to use Bondo. After looking up more information about it, Devcon seems very similar to JB Weld, but perhaps a bit stronger.
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Fortunately, the pitting on my transmission bell housing isn't deep enough to cause any structural issues which is why I decided to use Bondo. After looking up more information about it, Devcon seems very similar to JB Weld, but perhaps a bit stronger.
Tonight, as I was preparing the transmission housing for primer, I decided to remove the brake rod assemblies so they wouldn't be in the way, but removing the pins which held the brake rod assemblies in place was anything but easy because they were siezed. Fortunately, I was able to remove the pins by using a combination of heat and PB Blaster penetrating oil.
As I was removing the second brake rod assembly I made another small discovery, one of the brake return springs (517503M1) is missing. Previously, I had noticed that the left brake pedal didn't seem to return properly and now I know why.
As I was removing the second brake rod assembly I made another small discovery, one of the brake return springs (517503M1) is missing. Previously, I had noticed that the left brake pedal didn't seem to return properly and now I know why.
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My IH Farmall 706 is jealous, and has threatened to move in with you for a serious rebuild. You are killing me. Sigh, you know that come this winter I am going to be forced to give it some loving attention.
My IH Farmall 706 is jealous, and has threatened to move in with you for a serious rebuild. You are killing me. Sigh, you know that come this winter I am going to be forced to give it some loving attention.
Call me crazy, but I'd enjoy the challenge. Heck, I'm barely half way into this restoration but I'm already dreaming of the day when I can afford to get diesel 135 or 150 to restore. When winter comes, if you decide to restore your tractor, I'd love to see your progress. This stuff can become seriously addictive and I enjoy reading about it almost as much as doing it.
This morning, I finished priming the top and sides of the transmission housing. I'll prepare and prime the bottom after the tractor is back on it's wheels because the transmission bell housing is currently resting on the inspection plate.
Here are two more pictures showing a closeup of the pitting on the side and top of the transmission housing after it was primed. Note that I've since cleaned up the small amount of primer overspray that found it's way onto the bushings (shown below), which were temporarily protected using paper towels stuffed into the holes.
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with respect.. there is nothing you can 'smear on' a casting like that .. that will do ANYTHING for structural integrety.
in some cases a cracked casting can be welded or brased.. depending ont he damage. but smeal on products won't do anything other than 'seal' or make a cosmetic repair.
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neither jbweld nor devcon or any epoxy will add ANY structural integrety to a damaged casting.
you pic of a pitted casting is cosmetic in nature... nothing to worry about structurally.
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After re-reading my posts I can see where the word repair has you thinking I believe an application of Devcon is akin to a structural repair. What I said was that if after removing the amount of material I found it wasn't a structural repair I would use Devcon to repair (read resurface) with a product like devcon. Not a concern to everyone, just offered the product up for consideration given Massey's intended repairs.
There are always stresses placed on casts and a product like Devcon is developed to withstand these stresses more than a product like bondo, so if for no other reason than cosmetic, smear it on I would.
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After re-reading my posts I can see where the word repair has you thinking I believe an application of Devcon is akin to a structural repair. What I said was that if after removing the amount of material I found it wasn't a structural repair I would use Devcon to repair (read resurface) with a product like devcon. Not a concern to everyone, just offered the product up for consideration given Massey's intended repairs.
There are always stresses placed on casts and a product like Devcon is developed to withstand these stresses more than a product like bondo, so if for no other reason than cosmetic, smear it on I would.
i'm guessing you are talking about putting this on an area that flexes? not too many castings i know of flex. if they do.. they break soon..