Jump to content

Welding diff.


Erwin

Recommended Posts

Hi, i am new here.

I hope i post this on the right place.

I read the topic about diff pegging and want to do this.

Because i broke many times my CP of the front diff. (Series 3 LW).

But what may i use to weld the plate on the diff?

110_1052_132.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In simple terms here you are welding a lump of steel plate to a casting, whilst I am not a coded welder (there are some pro welders here on this forum who I am sure can advise better), it is NOT a simple jobbie, as you have dissimilar metals. Clean surfaces are even more importnat, and you need to be very carefull about distrotion.

You can get special rods that would allow you to weld steel plate to cast, this could be either gas or more likely TIG, JW has a diff that he has borrowed from a mate which was Brazed up, and seems to have lasted.

Whichever way, whoever does the welding will need to be rather good at it, as dissimilar metal welding is not a DIY job.

HTH

Nige

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ok, i did try to weld a piece of metal to an old diff with an (i think) MIG welder.

I made the diff clean and weld it. It was 10 cm long and i could not remove it with a big hamer.

So it think this will do for this purpose.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Whichever way, whoever does the welding will need to be rather good at it, as dissimilar metal welding is not a DIY job.

HTH

Nige

Nige,

you seen JW's diff now? :P

you do need to get things hot else they expand at different rates and welds can crack, i tig'd it ;)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

The Rover axle housing (diff housing) is hot pressed steel isn't it? The plate that is the diff housing is mild steel as far as Im aware. In that case, ordinary mild steel wire/ sticks/ 2mm CCMS would be ok I think.

I'm not sure about the salisbury axle though, I think they are cast iron with a mild steel cover.

I repaired a split in the base of a Rover axle with mild steel gas welding, and the finish/ weld penetration was fine.

Les. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Is it actually necessary to weld a plate on at all?

You could stick it in a mill and cut the two holes with a slot drill (because you are 'drilling' an inclined surface) then tap the holes. Make up two tubes with angled ends for a lock nut to press against. Seems a lot easier than all that welding!

Si

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Is it actually necessary to weld a plate on at all?

You could stick it in a mill and cut the two holes with a slot drill (because you are 'drilling' an inclined surface) then tap the holes. Make up two tubes with angled ends for a lock nut to press against. Seems a lot easier than all that welding!

Si

But it wouldn't be a welded diff then :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It is necessary to add a plate to the diff housing as the material there is actually pretty thin, and if tapped at M16 you'd probably only get 1 or 2 threads in the casing - its only about 3mm thick.

Round bar from Rs, or you can buy square section or round bar from Mallard Metals in Brum by the inch. You do need to use PB as having tried it, brass is not hard enough and wears extremely quickly!

Jon

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm sure I saw/read somewhere a guy who just stuck two big bolts in and no plate at all, on the grounds that the wheel would only touch momentarily under high load and that the oil in the diff would provide enough lubrication to prevent significant wear.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. By using our website you agree to our Cookie Policy