just discovered a leaking axle tube, appears rust has penetrated the left axle tube under the u-bolt plate.
the tube is solid where the plate makes contact but concave between the contact points.
replacing the whole axle is not an option right now, and the axles, bearings, eaton brute, ring and pinion are all fresh within the last 2 years.
should i weld the leak shut or braze it? what is the benefit or disadvantage to either?
i'm also considering a plate/patch over the whole area once the leak is repaired. thoughts?
ugh, just what i needed to get involved with right now....
the tube is solid where the plate makes contact but concave between the contact points.
replacing the whole axle is not an option right now, and the axles, bearings, eaton brute, ring and pinion are all fresh within the last 2 years.
should i weld the leak shut or braze it? what is the benefit or disadvantage to either?
i'm also considering a plate/patch over the whole area once the leak is repaired. thoughts?
ugh, just what i needed to get involved with right now....