Case IH 885 Rear Axle Carrier - Cast Steel or Cast Iron

[rickchukas]

I have a Case 885 tractor. The tab or ears where the lower link of the 3 point hitch attaches to the underneath of the rear axle carrier broke over the weekend. Does anyone know whether the Case axle carrier is cast iron or cast steel? Any help or experience is much appreciated!

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

You can perform a drill test or a grind test. Easy to tell. Sometimes they started a series with cast iron, then went to cast steel or vice versa, or it depended upon which country the unit came in from.

 

[rickchukas]

Thanks much. Afraid if it's cast iron that I'm probably out of luck with welding given the stress on the area.

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

I've seen that before. It's probably cast iron, but unless it's white cast iron or chilled cast it is weldable and done properly, it will hold. However, you are going to have to remove it to do it properly. All the heat and prep that it needs will require you to remove the part.

 

[yomax4]

I would bet heavily on cast iron and it would be a fun repair. lots of beveling and prep work but don't be affraid of trying this repair.

 

[cowski]

i used to have some certanium 689 rods saved for jobs like that.i would try to weld it on the tractor cold.you can always weld the pin in.

 

[Shield Arc]

If you can remove the part, contact George Miller. George repairs cast iron for a living. Over the years I've seen pictures of his work, he does some amazing repairs. He use to post here every once in awhile, but haven't seen him lately.

4437 Prospect Rd ,Whiteford ,Md 21160

 

[deereman75]

I know a guy around my town who has done a lot of cast iron welds.
His trick is nickel rods, pre heat with a tiger torch, and hammer pean the welds while cooling.
He has even welded back together the busted to bits final drive casing off a D8 caterpillar.
The tracks were frozen to the ground, and when the half asleep operator gave it full power to try and get it to move, the final drive exploded. He welded that back together with an aircraft generator hooked up to a Wisconsin v4, and nickel rods. That thing held together for the life of the machine. Had to be atleast 40 years ago, I think it's still running strong.
It's amazing the things you can learn by hanging around with the old timers around here.
I had also learned how it was a couple of diesel mechanics at the local rock quarrie who built the first dump truck with front steering tandem axles in North America..... LOL

 

[deereman75]

Also, are you in Brentwood BC? If so, I know someone who might be able to fix it for you.
If you are, message me and I will talk to him.
If not, never mind.... LOL
It's a bit of a long shot with there being atleast 4 Brentwood..... LOL

 

[eastexan]

Out of curiosity, how did it happen?