Rear wheel

rfridy76 · Oct 29, 2017

Can the cast rear wheel on a H be welded ?mine has a crack about 3 ? long out from the clamp?

fastfarmall · Oct 29, 2017

Welding cast iron is a specialized weld, it takes a special shop that can do it, and guarantee their work

DR. EVIL · Oct 29, 2017

To do it right the casting should be pre-heated, crack ground out in a "V", welded, then peen the weld to relieve stresses, and cool the casting slowly. Then grind the weld flush. Special high priced Nickle rod should be used. The wheel will have a better chance of cracking again along side the first crack due to excess carbon causing a hard area in the casting.

Or you can buy a replacement casting from any one of the hundreds of tractor salvage yards around the country.

randy hall · Oct 29, 2017

they are very plentiful. I would sell you one for twenty bucks.

Tom Dowling · Oct 29, 2017

you could try drilling a small hole at the end of the crack to keep it from spreading

DeltaRed · Oct 29, 2017

My 400 has a welded rear wheel. Looks like it has been like that for a very long time.However,Best to find another wheel.

used red MN · Oct 29, 2017

I agree with the opinion that in this case it is most cost effective to replace the wheel center. What state you in?

rfridy76 · Oct 30, 2017

Kentucky.

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