[AT] Welding Grousers...?

[william.neff.powell at comcast.net]

Gary,

I may just try the rebar. I have have some hex rod that I bought for the job, but if the rebar does the job, for what little time I use the dozer, it might do... 

In the link picture you can see the better track with a few of the grousers still on. The rest are flat... I do believe the bolts are popping do to direct contact with large rocks that I occasionally have to go over.... Instead of the grousers taking the load, the bolts are taking the load.... 

http://cyclerestorer.com/williampowell/redbug/images/hd6g/paintedhd6g.jpg

Other pics of the dozer... 

http://cyclerestorer.com/williampowell/redbug/Frames/hd6gframe/hd6gframe.htm


 -------------- Original message ----------------------

> In a message dated 5/14/2007 6:07:33 AM Pacific  Daylight Time, 

> Whats the best method,  mig, stick, type of rod to use? 
> 
> I have used 7018.  You might want  to vist your local welding supplier and 
> see what they suggest.  I have seen  "rebar" used and was surprised how well it 
> looked and worked.  Very time  comsuming I supect.
> 
> There may be other issues with loosing bolts.   If they become loose they 
> will break.  There are special bolts made to  attach grousers.  I don't know 
> what 
> grade they are but do know that fit and  bolt type are important.
> 
> When I put new grousers on, it was necessary to  remove all the paint that 
> was on the contact surface with the rails or there  wouldn't be a tight fit and 
> they would become loose and break the  bolts.
> 
> Gary
> Renton, WA  
> 
> 
> 
> 
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