3-Point Hitch Busted Casting

[OH10]

I had an accident with my 3 point hitch and busted a casting off the Brake Case where the lower right link attaches. I tried epoxy but it didn't hold. Any recommendations?

 

[Sysop]

I don't see that being fixed without a replacement casting.

 

[Glocker]

Buy new. The last cast rod I bought was 43 dollars a pound. Then grinding ,preheating and good welding . Buy new.

 

[CADplans]

Buy new. The last cast rod I bought was 43 dollars a pound.

or,,,, re-make the part out of steel,,,

 

[Glocker]

with bushings...

 

[winston1]

The Kioti sight shows the housing costing a little over $300. Unless you can do it yourself the labor will be a larger cost. Axle and all has to be dropped. No matter, if you want it fixed to last I think that is your only choice. I'm not sure whether I am looking right or left? View Cart

 

[Patches]

I might try mounting the broken pieces back in place (maybe using your epoxy method) then drilling through the broken pieces into the casting. Remove the broken pieces and tap the casting with the largest bolt size you can without seriously compromising the casting; I'm thinking 5/16 or 3/8 and bolting the broken pieces in place, top and bottom

 

[OH10]

Thanks to every one for the advice. There is a local guy who has a lot of experience repairing construction equipment on-site. I'll have him take a look at it and see what he recommends. Replacing the Brake Case casting is definitely the last resort. But if it has to be . . . . .

 

[Oldpath05]

If you dont weld, I would find a competent welder and ask if he could weld it with 11018 DC low hydrogen electrode, little pre-heat first, check for seals/gaskets nearby that wont get melted by welding, that can be prevented by keeping the inner pass weld heat to a minimum, 125-300F, use a temp stick. These rods produce a very strong weld and welds fairly easy on a DC welding machine. I've repaired my big cheap Chinese made bench vise with these rods 15 years ago.

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[nybirdman]

I would weld it.Just how did you break it?

 

[tman1020]

Wow, how the heck did that happen?

 

[OH10]

A young man with a Thermal Arc 3 in 1 machine came over and did a real nice job of repairing my broken casting.



Thanks for all of your comments.

Mike

 

[RoyJackson]

A young man with a Thermal Arc 3 in 1 machine came over and did a real nice job of repairing my broken casting.

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Thanks for all of your comments.

Mike

I hope it holds!!!

Castings are tough to weld...they tend too be porous as cast.
Best of luck!!!

 

[winston1]

I too hope it holds, maybe keep us informed. :thumbsup:

 

[Gary Fowler]

I hope the weld holds. Welding cast steel isn't that hard just using 7018 rods as long as you get full penetration. From your photos, it really doesn't look like he used full penetration welds so durability is a little doubtful.

 

[Oldpath05]

What type of welding rods was used on the repair?

 

[OH10]

I can't tell you all what kind of rod he used. I think it was cast steel though. I used a middle buster through a mess o' roots and it is still holding. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed.

Mike

 

[Oldpath05]

" I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed."<<<<<<Sometimes that works when a repair is not quite 100% weld, lot of repairs tend to fail after awhile, main cause is LOF.

 

[Dream Farmer]

I had the same break a couple years ago root cause was a stress fracture from the boring of the cast in manufacturing. I found an old school welder that welded it up with nickel. It wasn't cheap but is now stronger than the cast iron around it.