What is this part called? It is off a Ford 1220.

[JasperFrank]

I found that the replacement part, didn't completely seat. I don't think the original would seat also. And this was the issue. The pin would rock and flex the side straps and they eventually failed. I ground down the replacement pin, on its inner shaft, so that it would set flat and not fatigue the straps with any sort of rocking forces.

 

[webguynj]

At least its the bolt that broke, on mine the casting where the bolt screws in was broke from the previous owner.
They repaired it and its been fine for the 23 years I have owned it.

Did the weld the casting? Mine is broken there as well and I need to figure out the best way to put the pin back on.

1. The Hub is symmetrical so I could swap left for right
2. I could weld the casting, but I've heard that's a problem - want feedback on that
3. I could make a new custom pin that uses the holes on both sides of the hub

Design for Custom Pin Mount to be held in with 3 bolts instead of 2

Current Cracks

View of Hub Symmetry

 

[5030]

Mild steel, remove it, Vee it out on both sides (remove the paint and degrease it with a good degreaser like say Purple Power, rinse thoroughly let dry and Vee it in both sides to the root and then MIG it with solid wire and Globular Transfer (which is high amperage MIG, over 200 amps with shielding gas (75-25 or straight argon), multiple pass until filled and grind it off smooth, repaint it and call it good). You will have to secure it in alignment on something square and solid, like a welding table.

Take about 15 minutes, start to finish.

 

[webguynj]

At least its the bolt that broke, on mine the casting where the bolt screws in was broke from the previous owner.
They repaired it and its been fine for the 23 years I have owned it.

Do you have any photos of the repair by any chance?