I'm not sure, but it sounds like something like a relief valve would be a possibility. I'm of the opinion that metal fatigue was probably not the cause, however, after something like this fails, 2 issues that would concern me, is the remaining base metal fatigued ? Say the welder cleans up the edges, welds the bottom on again, but where the weldment penetrates the base metal or remaining part of the cylinder, was it weakened by the fact that it failed under pressure. The metal had to have stretched, he said the metal failed not the old factory weld. The steel fabrication shop, we have known for a long time, but having some knowledge on steel fab from being in construction, I would not think anyone in their shop would be qualified to do pressure vessel welding, I've had fitters on one job that were qualified to weld in refineries, doing 20" butt welded dual temp pipe lines for buildings, so what you mention about procedure and being an AWS instructor would make it clear, and very simple, just replace the thing, and check the pressures on the system, install a new pressure relief valve etc. Personally, I would not be comfortable around something like that after being repaired.
In one respect it is really none of my business, his son mentioned this to me, and I would hate to see someone injured or killed by a repair that should never have been done, he stated that the bottom of the cylinder literally blew off and went flying.
I'll pass along the information, and do appreciate everyones advice here as always, thanks !
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - On the Road with Dave Gohl: Auction Musings - by Dave Gohl. I was thinking the other day about all the auctions I've been to in the last few years. There've been many. Some have been very good, some have been well, disappointing to say the least. But no matter how good or bad auctions may be, we always seem to stay until the item we've come for or are interested in is on the block. I've been to some auctions near and far. I think the furthest has been the Two Cylinder 7 in the Amana Colonies last year. Lots of stuff, lots of people. I've also atten
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Late 50s early 60s international harvester 560 with cultivator
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
