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03.17.2024 (cont...cont...cont...)
A quick hit with a screwdriver and hammer knocked off the washer. I hit the newly exposed stud with a bit of PB Blaster.
While unpacking the welding stuff, I realized the only 0.035 tip I had was junk. At least I caught it before I broke the seal on the new wire. I have plenty of 0.030 tips, so I put the half used roll of 0.30 from last year in. The I found a sacrificial 19mm nut from the junk bin.
The wire was definitely oxidized, causing the first attempt to fail miserably...it broke off with very little effort.
So I did what's right and just booger-welded the crap out of it...all around the outside and along the back. This time it worked with minimal effort. Thank you, heat.
I briefly attempted to remove the knuckle, but those cotter pins are rusted away and impossible to grab. I can't find any decent pin punches here, and I'm tired and just not interested in doing any more today. Might have to drill them out...later. Time for a few beers...and to order a bunch more stuff.
Weather is going to suck tomorrow, so I probably won't get anything done. I need to remove everything that's being replaced, so I can wire brush what's left and clean it really good. Then I can give it a few coats of Corroseal, followed by some satin black enamel. Once I put everything back together, I'll have to take it to the alignment shop. After that, the bed is getting pulled and the right side mid-frame reinforcement gets welded in.
A quick hit with a screwdriver and hammer knocked off the washer. I hit the newly exposed stud with a bit of PB Blaster.
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While unpacking the welding stuff, I realized the only 0.035 tip I had was junk. At least I caught it before I broke the seal on the new wire. I have plenty of 0.030 tips, so I put the half used roll of 0.30 from last year in. The I found a sacrificial 19mm nut from the junk bin.
The wire was definitely oxidized, causing the first attempt to fail miserably...it broke off with very little effort.
You must be registered for see images attach
So I did what's right and just booger-welded the crap out of it...all around the outside and along the back. This time it worked with minimal effort. Thank you, heat.
You must be registered for see images attach
I briefly attempted to remove the knuckle, but those cotter pins are rusted away and impossible to grab. I can't find any decent pin punches here, and I'm tired and just not interested in doing any more today. Might have to drill them out...later. Time for a few beers...and to order a bunch more stuff.
Weather is going to suck tomorrow, so I probably won't get anything done. I need to remove everything that's being replaced, so I can wire brush what's left and clean it really good. Then I can give it a few coats of Corroseal, followed by some satin black enamel. Once I put everything back together, I'll have to take it to the alignment shop. After that, the bed is getting pulled and the right side mid-frame reinforcement gets welded in.
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