Draagyn
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This is tonight's welding project. What do you figure, should I clean the grease out of the king pin or just burn away?
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This is tonight's welding project. What do you figure, should I clean the grease out of the king pin or just burn away?
MinnesotaDaveChalmers
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I'm always careful with anything that can build up pressure and release hot grease suddenly.
I'd probably disassemble and weld just for safety reasons - been sprayed with hot grease, brake fluid, and oil a few times and I'm a little gun shy now
I'd probably disassemble and weld just for safety reasons - been sprayed with hot grease, brake fluid, and oil a few times and I'm a little gun shy now
CNC Dan
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Take the zerk out, cover the hole. After welding, pump in lots of grease to flush out the cooked grease.
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Yes remove pressure build up potential, clean your surroundings and as CNC said... flush the old grease.
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Draagyn
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Took it all apart. Luckily it was bushings inside which made it quick and easy to clean out. With the help from a buddies company service truck we Welded the knee back together then threw spindle and tire back on. Now it's sitting as pretty as it can again!
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Looks real good. Nice job!
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