Welding a crankshaft rod journal.

At R/C Crankshaft in Los Angeles... welding up a crankshaft journal.

[@fastfreddy5874]

Old School still cool, still works! Great video, very informative! Thank you.

[@bodenaraindavepunwasi4440]

Did this type of job for 20 years weld ,grinding and polish

[@soldiers-nf2ps]

Your are a skilled man blayt

[@chadsteininger8436]

I have one of these machines. very handy.

[@joshuavega6692]

Hey that’s a 5.7 hemi crank, nice!

[@josefthomas8192]

It is called submerged arc welding and the sand is the flux

[@melaniew77msn]

Bartholomew Horatio Brunel maybe for you. I could weld that by hand and it would be just fine. 7018 stick rod or TIG with ER-70S-6. I have a welding positioner but I could weld that without using the positioner.

[@tsurtz65]

hey tdej80, i have this worn out suzuki samurai crank shaft (journal #1 is about 1mm both sides gone)... i have my TIG... can i build up this thing using the filler you mentioned?

[@melaniew77msn]

Tsurtz Hill I am not familiar with that crank. If it is forged steel 7018 or ER-70S-6 will work. If it is cast iron you will need 99 nickel rod or the machinable muggy weld or crown alloy T-220. The T-220 would work well on a forged crank because it will be harder and stronger than the steel filler metal selections. Cast or forged you will want to pre-heat. If you get back to me with some more info I will do my best to point you in the right direction.

[@melaniew77msn]

please forgive my oversight it could be cast steel also.

[@tsurtz65]

Thanks a lot tdej80 for the info... I will, if ever I decide to do it. -Have a nice day

[@craigtate5930]

What a cool procedure

[@Laymansterms83]

We use a carbon rod in the oil holes to keep from welding the oil holes up. Also wondering why not hold the rear of the crank? Does that help it from bending?

[@pabloetchepare7160]

how do you hardened the surface ? otherwise is soft as butter.... right ? :)

[@fesmaroc756]

Yes

[@fesmaroc756]

Non grinding. Crankshaft and polishing

[@laprepper]

This is called submerged arc welding correct?, I've only seen a few videos of it but it's super interesting

[@hemaelhosany1203]

I wanna ask about rotation speed and feed speed of the welding wire , can someone help me please

[@mrskeets52]

If you would be so kind as to enlighten those of us that have no clue about the sand

[@MoisesQuirozT]

Skeets K its poured so that air oxygen doesnt attack the hot metal

[@mrskeets52]

Well I just learned some thing,,thank you

[@MrBubbahunt9]

though it looks like sand it is actually flux...980 flux with a mild steel wire is what I use on a Gleason m1 machine...

[@scotttipps8155]

Its called submerged arc welding or S.A.W. proccess. The sand is actually flux covering the wire being applied

[@overbored617]

it's the same as the flux that is covering the welding rod

[@BehzadEghtesad]

Thanks. Is this arc welding ?

[@melaniew77msn]

I would think he would use some ceramic tape over the oil passages to insure no flux works its way into places it is not wanted.

[@caixaverde3590]

hello friend i'm from Brazil, here it is very difficult to get this kind of information, i work with a crankshaft ratifier and got a machine similar to yours to make this weld could you tell me the wire model and the flux you are using so that I can test on my equipment, thank you very much

[@leosnake]

We get the welding flux from Hopper 1 800 932 5356.

[@werewolfwelding]

Dependent on the material you are welding, just call the Lincoln help line. They will let you know what you need.

[@burl_]

Google your machine's manufacturer get all info necessary to make your machine work as intended.🙃

[@mitchfleming274]

tapping for stress relief or slag removal?

[@leosnake]

Slag removal

[@fesmaroc756]

Hi sir , how are you doing ? I'm from morocco and i work in grinding crankshaft there is 24years old , i love this area ,i'm looking for this machine of wilding crankshaft , long Time , Can help me plaise .thanks

[@leosnake]

Give us a call 323 266 6775 ask for Chema

[@aliraqil3adhim31]

Hi Sir, how are you doing? I'm from Germany and I love the work and effort you're putting into this old crankshaft this is pure craftsmanship, wonderful! I wonder if you would be able to weld and polish and align and balance a BMW V8 crankshaft for me? How much would you charge and would you accept my crankshaft for repairs if I sent it to you from Germany? Would love to hear from you! Best wishes from Germany, Ahmad

[@leosnake]

I apologize for the late reply. We can perform the repairs to your crankshaft...How many journals need repair?

[@georgeclarke1183]

I have a honda blackbird two big end journals need this process what is this process cost

[@leosnake]

Are you local? Can you bring the crankshaft down?

[@alexandermorrekelly9774]

Looking good, how do I grid a crankshaft journal for a undersize rod bearing to fit.

[@skylinefever]

Typically you can't DIY that, you need to take your crank to an automotive machine shop with the right equipment.

[@todosan375]

So much for the fillet hardness I wouldn’t put any torque on this sucker or it would crack in two

[@ajw6715]

What do you charge to fix a crankshaft?

[@leosnake]

Give us a call at the shop. [phone]

[@MrMalarix]

There is probably a good reason for this proces but isn,t TIG a better proces for this? Just saying there would be no more flux to worry about, the deposit would be perfect and You could see what You are welding

[@leosnake]

Alexandru Alanei crankshaftrepair.org/welding/

[@bradstoybox8811]

What does a repair like this typically cost?

[@leosnake]

$30 to $50 a journal depending on the crankshaft.

[@motorhead6763]

borax as flux?

[@rafeekeyas6309]

I have a machine like this for sale big size . Contact on [e-mail] for details

[@ajw6715]

Are you still in business? I have a crankshaft that I need the get welded on one rod throw.

[@leosnake]

AJ...Yes we are still in business...Thank God!

[@ajw6715]

@@leosnake Great! If you interested in repairing a crankshaft for me can you give me a price? It needs one rod throw welded and I believe the others just need polishing.

[@leosnake]

@@ajw6715 Give us a call 323 266 6775 ask for Chema.

[@pabloetchepare7160]

me pone nervioso que este martillando a ciegas. No le podes hacer un deflector para poder ver a donde esta la escoria ????

[@azadhussain6272]

His any one still treading

[@leosnake]

What do you mean? We are still in business...How can we help you?

[@georgeclarke1183]

unfortunately i am based in Newcastle England a bit too far unfortunately

[@leosnake]

Can you email me ([e-mail]) some photos of the crankshaft ?