[AT] Looking for a cast iron welder

[Grant Brians]

We are welding the D8 block now. It is an interesting challenge to find
someone who really can do the job anywhere. Good luck with the shop named by
Charlie in his posting. I have always done small work myself, but blocks I
shied away from because of the heating issue (i.e. use of an oven or torch
to keep the heat constant and slow enough cool down to not re-crack.) I may
have to try a block myself soon....
          Grant Brians
          Hollister,California Vegetable, Fruit and Nut farmer

-----Original Message-----
From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of Al Jones
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 7:36 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: [AT] Looking for a cast iron welder


Based on the subject line, I know most folks are thinking "just find another
one."  But let me explain:  my white demonstrator Farmall Super A has a
cracked block.  It is down in the "corner," where the block bolts to the
steering gear housings.  If you have ever seen a Farmall Cub with a stress
crack on the RH side of the block, usually from being "jerked around" trying
to pull it out of the mud, it's in the same place on my Super A.  It's 100%
fixable I believe, and though if it were any other tractor, I would find
another block.  But since this is a demonstrator I have decided that it is
more important to keep the original block than try to find a replacement.

So, anyone know of a good welding shop in NC, preferably eastern NC, that
can weld cast iron?  Any/all leads appreciated!

Al


_______________________________________________
AT mailing list
http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at