How do you weld cast iron tractor parts? In The Shop - Classic Tractor Fever

Jerry Abplanalp shows a technique for how to weld cast iron as he repairs a tractor part for an International Harvester 20 Horsepower Type C Mogul Tractor.
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[@wolff_farms]

A few years before Jerry passed, my father and I got to learn this art from him.

[@Ironfurnaceroom]

Whew, I'm glad the skill was not lost! Good work getting the skill from him!

[@karlelliott9254]

I wish we could seen better before and after pictures. I knew an old WWII man that could do anything with any type metal. RIP to all these great guys.

[@deanbarr5740]

He was really good at this. An artist indeed. Great video. RIP Jerry. Thank you Classic Tractor for sharing his work and talents.

[@billthompson5644]

That was amazing, what GREAT SKILLS , outstanding video.

[@marshallbaldwin395]

I had a guy that I worked with his method to the part up that I still use was to put it in a propane barbecue usually about 4 hours before starting weld then leave it in then slowly over the next 5 or 6 hours start turning the heat down till its off then leave it till cool to touch since I started doing it that way I haven't had any problems

[@andrewnardo1021]

I know a lot of older guys stick to oxy-fuel welding for cast, but stick welding it is substantially faster in my opinion, especially for crack repairs. You follow to same preheat and post cool steps and use NiRod-52 as a filler. Never had any problems, the only pain with stick welding it is having to hit it with the wire wheel real quick between passes to knock the slag off.

[@dougkubash8673]

Excellent video!

[@virgiljohnson9880]

HISTORY & Education shared !!!!!

[@clydeschwartz2167]

Excellent video 👍👍👍👍

[@7viewerlogic670]

Good info.

[@hadritoys]

Wao awesome sharing sir

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Thanks. I've heard of this. never seen it done.

[@fiddlinjazz]

I wish i could find someone in my area that knows this art. I have a tractor with the same issue

[@Ironfurnaceroom]

The loss of a great and scarce skill. Great movie!

[@Comm0ut]

Anyone can learn any sort of welding by choosing to PRACTICE. Cast iron isn't hard to find so give it a go and have fun learning. (Never practice on anything you care about.) Oxy-acetylene gear is affordable as are used cylinders (know what you can exchange near your location). OA is the most versatile process and can do more than most mechanics know. Torch welding teaches puddle control so it's all win even if you mostly use other processes, and a torch doesn't require shore power.

[@74beeper97]

RIP Jerry......

[@melchristian8876]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hammeringhankaaron7468]

That's cast it can't be welded. This guy said hold my beer!

[@mikenicholson2548]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@scottbaker5878]

welding engineer adding that a spark test with a grinder can tell us a lot about the nature of the casting, and that nickle alloy SMAW wires can be used to arc weld iron. bronze alloy SMAW wire designed for brazing brass fire hydrants to steel water pipe can be used to braze build up iron castings, and has a similar mechanical strength and machinability. lime is typically used in a "lime box" to delay the cooling process and reduce cooling cracks.

[@hadritoys]

Sir I have a dream to work in your workshop 😍❤️

[@edjeritoestera1609]

Sir what kind of flux and electrodes your job so very nice

[@Qamarabbas-cc2xw]

Good and how to threads on cast irons if first threads are slips?

[@royfrank7101]

With any type of welding process cast iron needs to be preheated, or it will crack along the weld

[@larescats9228]

Where do y’all get cast iron rod I’ve used brazing rod for years But I’d like to try the cast rod And that is a awesome finish job. Larry

[@michaelchadwick3497]

Welding supplier some times call them nickel rods, that’s been my experience anyway

[@larescats9228]

@@michaelchadwick3497 Ok thank you I’ll try that

[@snowflakemelter1172]

@@michaelchadwick3497 that's a stick welding electrode not a gas welding rod.

[@TozziWelding]

Local welding supply, Nickle 99 or 55. sometimes 309 stainless will work

[@larescats9228]

@@snowflakemelter1172 Ok thank you

[@cwalt4483]

Don that before. I used a good size pile of hardwood coals to keep the work hot . Bare cast iron square rods Oxweld flux and a cupple pairs of welding glove. Because it gets hot.

[@fantump00p3r4]

Hopefully not a lost art

[@horsepower0539]

If you're lucky enough to find it an Old Blacksmith Shop you can get that done probably the Mennonites

[@Jjason601]

I need to bring you my tractor so u can move my 💺 back and weld it👍🏻

[@horsepower0539]

I think that's a nickel plate Rod you use

[@rodneypomfile2999]

Why is this called welding...this is brazing