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Bored&Stroked · 10-31-2020, 12:46 PM

Can you get in there enough to V out the cracks and get a TIG torch in to weld both sides of the cracks? I believe I could easily get my water cooled Weldcraft WP-20 torch in there with a "button cap" on the back and have no problem welding it.

If you have the welding skills or know somebody who does, then I'd TIG weld it and you could add a 3/16 thick gusset plate (with a hole in the center) that would strengthen the bottom (where the hole goes through). With two small gusset plates welded in place and the crack welded, should be more than strong enough. Actually it should be stronger than when built.

If I was going to make the bottom gussets, would make 4 of them and do all four holes the same.

Also, if you had a 220V 50A circuit in your garage, a "suitcase" welder like my Miller 200 would have more than enough amps to tackle the job - and the welder only weighs about 40 - 50 lbs. If I was close, I'd do it for yah! Anybody else around that you know???

10-31-2020, 12:46 PM	#2
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,096	Re: frame crack repair Can you get in there enough to V out the cracks and get a TIG torch in to weld both sides of the cracks? I believe I could easily get my water cooled Weldcraft WP-20 torch in there with a "button cap" on the back and have no problem welding it. If you have the welding skills or know somebody who does, then I'd TIG weld it and you could add a 3/16 thick gusset plate (with a hole in the center) that would strengthen the bottom (where the hole goes through). With two small gusset plates welded in place and the crack welded, should be more than strong enough. Actually it should be stronger than when built. If I was going to make the bottom gussets, would make 4 of them and do all four holes the same. Also, if you had a 220V 50A circuit in your garage, a "suitcase" welder like my Miller 200 would have more than enough amps to tackle the job - and the welder only weighs about 40 - 50 lbs. If I was close, I'd do it for yah! Anybody else around that you know??? Last edited by Bored&Stroked; 10-31-2020 at 12:53 PM.