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Cracked Transmission Case...FIX??????

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RICK/GA

01-20-2003 16:25:24




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I've got a 1956 740 row crop. I have about twenty inches of crack on the right side of the transmission that does not extend into the clutch housing. A result of a giant ice cube that was once in there. I recognize that the transmission housing is a structural component of the tractor but the cracks are small and more plate can be welded over the housing. Would this be the wrong way to go? I welcome all opinions. I hate to leave my model and serial number in some junk yard since nearly all of the tractor is original. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

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Earl S

01-22-2003 20:01:54




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 Re: Cracked Transmission Case...FIX?????? in reply to RICK/GA, 01-20-2003 16:25:24  
Contact www.locknstitch.com The best and stongest casting repair you can do yourself. Earl



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kydavid

01-21-2003 19:18:57




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 Re: Cracked Transmission Case...FIX?????? in reply to RICK/GA, 01-20-2003 16:25:24  
I'd weld it, were it mine. Unless you are experienced with cast, take it somewhere that does it. It won't be cheap. I just got a box of cast iron rods, my cost was $2.00 a piece; stainless is even more but would be the "best" to weld cast. Then it will have to be preheated for a while. Won't be cheap but it will be right.



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John.COLO

01-20-2003 19:35:45




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 Re: Cracked Transmission Case...FIX?????? in reply to RICK/GA, 01-20-2003 16:25:24  
Welded or not, it's strong enough. You just want it to stop leaking. JB weld could be a possibility. Or, a good cast welder can fix it and grind off the bead so you'd hardly know it'd been repaired.



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Dave H

01-20-2003 19:16:36




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 Re: Cracked Transmission Case...FIX?????? in reply to RICK/GA, 01-20-2003 16:25:24  
I walked over a 740 case today It's empty and I wasn't looking for that I can check on it It's in central Iowa



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RICK/GA

01-22-2003 13:11:10




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 Re: Re: Cracked Transmission Case...FIX?????? in reply to Dave H, 01-20-2003 19:16:36  
Please do check oner. It would make me feel better with the 740 model number on it for some reason. You can email me if you find out abouter.

Thanks!



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Dave H

01-22-2003 17:11:51




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 Re: Re: Re: Cracked Transmission Case...FIX?????? in reply to RICK/GA, 01-22-2003 13:11:10  
It's suposed to be -10 this week-end but I'll get down there soon I'm still finding gold parts there I'll get the # off it



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Van(WA)

01-20-2003 17:40:37




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 Re: Cracked Transmission Case...FIX?????? in reply to RICK/GA, 01-20-2003 16:25:24  
Rick, I would take it to a pro welder, and have him take a look at it! Don't know why it couldn't be "V" out and a bead or two run in it. With a little grind off, re-paint, look like new, luck to you..... .



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Ol Chief

01-21-2003 04:14:17




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 Re: Re: Cracked Transmission Case...FIX?????? in reply to Van(WA), 01-20-2003 17:40:37  
A friendly suggestion.If you are thinking of having that crack welded better consider drilling a hole at the end of the crack.Reason;-most likely the heat of welding will very likely drive or extend the crack so you will be chasing it or extending the damage.Ask T-Bone or some other pro.



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