Dipper trough pits

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

#2 trough has some pitting. Probably will never go thru, but I would like to solder it up. The baffle is practically under it. I'm thinking its soldered on, so how to fill the pits? 95/5 solder, or what? TIA. Chuck

[James Rogers]

If there are no holes, don't worry about it.

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

Ah yes, a little adjustment of the bifocals and now I see the spot welds. Thanks

[jw hash]

Chuck
why mess with it, I have a lot of good dip trays. just come out and pick one. John

[Joe K]

And your first rust through will just add to the small hole 1/8" hole that you drilled to allow the oil to go back to the pan so you get a "complete" oil change?

Well, some do it.

Joe K

[Patrick L.]

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The dipper tray just pops out, it shouldn't be welded or soldered in place. But, if the rust pits are not bad I wouldn't worry about them. Its a good idea though to remove the tray and clean all the crap [technical term] out of the pan[ as well as the oil pump screen].

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by James Rogers

If there are no holes, don't worry about it.

But it's a fine point car!

[pooch]

Originally Posted by Joe K

And your first rust through will just add to the small hole 1/8" hole that you drilled to allow the oil to go back to the pan so you get a "complete" oil change?

Well, some do it.

Joe K

Curious, if the trough is empty on startup with the drilled holes, how long does it take to get enough oil in there to feed the bearings ?

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by pooch

Curious, if the trough is empty on startup with the drilled holes, how long does it take to get enough oil in there to feed the bearings ?

Thats a question I've had too, never got an answer. I would think there would be a rattle or two and the holes then plugged back up.

[Growley bear]

Originally Posted by Joe K

And your first rust through will just add to the small hole 1/8" hole that you drilled to allow the oil to go back to the pan so you get a "complete" oil change?

Well, some do it.

Joe K

Yes they do, I have one that someone modified and it also has some small amount of rust through in spots. I keep it around to show folks what not to do (to make it better?)
Chet

[Growley bear]

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Thats a question I've had too, never got an answer. I would think there would be a rattle or two and the holes then plugged back up.

I have wondered about that too. The engine with the modified dipper tray had cylinders with very little taper in standard cylinders yet the rods were rattling and had no shims when I pulled the pan. I doubt that this takes very long.
Chet