Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shilo · 09-29-2009, 08:26 PM

I was re-doing my traction bar on my jeep's 14 bolt and it now have a small drip out of the press joint between the tube and center section. Damn. And on top of the housing a small bit of oil pulled up im guessing thru some porosity. No biggy but i thought id share it with yall.

dammitmitchell · 09-29-2009, 11:12 PM

i would make man love to that jeep...
just a FYI... dont be offended

shilo · 09-29-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

i would make man love to that jeep...
just a FYI... dont be offended

haha. no offense taken. Its a slow build. Between the 496 for my 71 and this thing, im pretty strapped for cash and time but mainly my patience.

*2tons of fun* · 09-29-2009, 11:31 PM

awesome, you just managed to warp the housing fit enough to leak oil, congratulations

turp mcspray · 12-01-2009, 12:45 PM

Is that a homemade bar? It kinda looks like an Off-Road Design bar.

fun in dirt · 12-01-2009, 03:06 PM

I think it's just the 14 bolt crying because it's now wasted under a Heep...oops typo, I mean Jeep

shilo · 12-01-2009, 08:03 PM

it is the ord bar. And jeeps need 14 bolts too!

OLDCHEV4X4 · 12-04-2009, 10:03 AM

Since we are on the subject, Has anybody ever welded the tube to the housing?
I know one is steel and one is cast, but would it be stronger if done correctly?.......Pre heat...Post heat....etc.

rwolf9653 · 12-04-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDCHEV4X4

Since we are on the subject, Has anybody ever welded the tube to the housing?
I know one is steel and one is cast, but would it be stronger if done correctly?.......Pre heat...Post heat....etc.

My understanding is that it all has to do with the post heat/cooling rates between the two metals. Petersons 4wheel did a write up on it a couple of months ago, I'll have to flip through and see if I can find it.

cheepin · 12-06-2009, 01:55 PM

Weld the tube to the diff.14 bolts are known for spinning the tubes.Just pre and post heat.Using a high nickel rod doesn't hurt either.But many have just used a Mig.

09-29-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
shilo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Junction , CO Posts: 602	Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! I was re-doing my traction bar on my jeep's 14 bolt and it now have a small drip out of the press joint between the tube and center section. Damn. And on top of the housing a small bit of oil pulled up im guessing thru some porosity. No biggy but i thought id share it with yall. Attached Images __________________ 71 swb 4x4, 37" Iroks, t400/205 496 77 CJ-7, Narrowed Dana 60 Lockrite, 14 Bolt Spool, 4.56 gears, 39.5" boggers. 360 t-18/d20

09-29-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! i would make man love to that jeep... just a FYI... dont be offended __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

09-29-2009, 11:31 PM	#4
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! awesome, you just managed to warp the housing fit enough to leak oil, congratulations

12-01-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! Is that a homemade bar? It kinda looks like an Off-Road Design bar. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

12-01-2009, 03:06 PM	#6
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! I think it's just the 14 bolt crying because it's now wasted under a Heep...oops typo, I mean Jeep __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

12-01-2009, 08:03 PM	#7
shilo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Junction , CO Posts: 602	Re: Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! it is the ord bar. And jeeps need 14 bolts too! __________________ 71 swb 4x4, 37" Iroks, t400/205 496 77 CJ-7, Narrowed Dana 60 Lockrite, 14 Bolt Spool, 4.56 gears, 39.5" boggers. 360 t-18/d20

12-04-2009, 10:03 AM	#8
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! Since we are on the subject, Has anybody ever welded the tube to the housing? I know one is steel and one is cast, but would it be stronger if done correctly?.......Pre heat...Post heat....etc. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

12-06-2009, 01:55 PM	#10
cheepin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parachute, CO Posts: 183	Re: Welding my 14 bolt and sprung a leak! Weld the tube to the diff.14 bolts are known for spinning the tubes.Just pre and post heat.Using a high nickel rod doesn't hurt either.But many have just used a Mig. __________________ 1984 1ton 4x4 crew cab dually 6.2 diesel,465,205,D60,D70,1987 3/4ton 4x4 suburban 5.7 FI350,TH400,208,1985 CJ-7 FI406,465,205,D60,FF14, 1970 Jeepster 350,465,205,D44,FF14, Last edited by cheepin; 12-06-2009 at 01:55 PM.



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