Hi All,
I've seen an example of a rear axle where the keyway was very damaged, and wondered if anyone had attempted to do any welding and grinding to get the keyway area back to normal. Is this a practical thing to do? I have some slight damage on the axle at the keyway and wondered if I could/should attempt to repair it so the key will stay in the slot better. Thanks,
John
weld repairing keyway slot on axle
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NY John T
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Re: weld repairing keyway slot on axle
Sorry this belongs in the General discussion area....
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Jerry VanOoteghem
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Re: weld repairing keyway slot on axle
Not a good idea when new axles are available.
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Re: weld repairing keyway slot on axle
If the taper is good, a new keyway could be cut on the other side from the bad one. BUT not a real good idea because it will weaken the axle.
Replace it! There are lots of good used axles out there.
Replace it! There are lots of good used axles out there.