From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Sun Jun 20 2004 - 13:07:53 PDT
I would not hesitate to weld it up. Just make sure it is done right.
Groove out the crack, etc. Check the other welds for cracks especially
where the water sat.
Dave
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 23:46:01 -0500, Michael Howell, DO
<michael@tsixroads.com> wrote:
> I have a medium tow bar that I left attached to a CUCV I towed home a
> couple of winters ago. Apparently it got water in it and froze. Now it
> has a hairline crack running about a 1/3 of the way up one of the tubes.
> This line is ruler straight and runs length wise. I am guessing that the
> tube was formed from a flat piece of steel and welded and the freezing
> water has separated the weld.
>
> My question is has this ruined the tow bar? Can a qualified welder
> repair it? One would have the take into consideration that heating the
> metal might weaken it. Dose it need to be repaired are is it still
> strong enough to do its job?
>
> I was thinking of taking it to Mobile to the convention and selling it.
> It is otherwise a good condition with some surface rust. How much is it
> now worth? Does anyone want to but it?
>
> Mike
> Tishomingo, MS
>
> still packing for the convention
>
>
>
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-- Dave
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