cschannuth 3,816 #1 Posted September 23, 2020 Hi folks, you might remember I built a loader a couple of years ago and it is been doing really well and I’ve slowly been getting my minor leaks corrected. Now that I have all of my fittings sound I’ve noticed that I have a very small seepage at the bottom of one of my towers. That tower is my hydraulic tank so I’m wondering if anybody has any advice on the best way to repair that weld. I plan to grind it clean and re-weld it but I’m concerned about flammability since it normally contains hydraulic fluid. Does anybody have any suggestions on ways to flush it. As you can see by the pictures, I removed the tower and I’m letting it drain at this point. I didn’t know if I could go ahead and weld it as is or if I need to flush it with kerosene or what might make the most sense. As always, I appreciate the help in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,795 #2 Posted September 23, 2020 I would say go ahead and weld it then flush Craig. It probably wouldn't burn the oil that much due to lack of O2 in the tank but might leave some grinding/slag or ash residue??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,803 #3 Posted September 23, 2020 Do you have a torch? I would suggest ridding the area of all residue possible... then grinding the crack out, then welding it up! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #4 Posted September 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, pullstart said: Do you have a torch? I would suggest ridding the area of all residue possible... then grinding the crack out, then welding it up! I do and I will definitely do that. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #5 Posted September 23, 2020 Hi Craig, I would weld it outside, or with wide open Doors because of the few Oildribbs they will stay, they can produce a nice stink.. 😂😂😂 and even a funny cloud. If you cover the open covers with old cloths, any fire that occurs internally suffocated immediately. as you like to do, draining, let it one day set to dribb out mostly. remove all oilcontaining parts, because heat let oil get very thin.. Than grinding Rewelding and after that flushing it with the dumped oil. maybe if the return filter was short for maintenance let it sat top for 2 or 3 tries, than change it. and you‘re back in business. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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