Tonight's Project

[Draagyn]

This is tonight's welding project. What do you figure, should I clean the grease out of the king pin or just burn away?

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

I'm always careful with anything that can build up pressure and release hot grease suddenly.

I'd probably disassemble and weld just for safety reasons - been sprayed with hot grease, brake fluid, and oil a few times and I'm a little gun shy now

 

[CNC Dan]

Take the zerk out, cover the hole. After welding, pump in lots of grease to flush out the cooked grease.

 

[dragoneggs]

Yes remove pressure build up potential, clean your surroundings and as CNC said... flush the old grease.

 

[Draagyn]

Took it all apart. Luckily it was bushings inside which made it quick and easy to clean out. With the help from a buddies company service truck we Welded the knee back together then threw spindle and tire back on. Now it's sitting as pretty as it can again!

 

[Draagyn]

 

[Big Barn]

Looks real good. Nice job!

Terry