I need this part for a log splitter!

[slim reaper]

Does it have to be monkey metal? Would it not be possible to fabricate one out of steel?

I would say it would be difficult, it looks to have fluid transfer ports running through it..could be wrong though?

[Python]

I would say it would be difficult, it looks to have fluid transfer ports running through it..could be wrong though?

 

 

Nope your right it's the coupling between the pump and the bottom of the ram and has two ports running through is, it's a bit of a silly design really because the motor hangs underneath the ram held on by this bracket/casting

[slim reaper]

Nope your right it's the coupling between the pump and the bottom of the ram and has two ports running through is, it's a bit of a silly design really because the motor hangs underneath the ram held on by this bracket/casting

Have you a picture of the actual casting taken from the other side, what diameter are the ports?

[Python]

Don't know on diameter as I haven't got it to hand

 

[slim reaper]

I only asked about port size because to lumiweld it short tubes to bridge the break would have to be inserted into to keep the molten metal from running into them which could possibly left in or even drilled out if it was a straight run.

if it was a straight run steel rods inserted would do the same job and could be twisted out after because lumiweld won't stick to it.

Is that another library pic as I cant see a break?

[Python]

I only asked about port size because to lumiweld it short tubes to bridge the break would have to be inserted into to keep the molten metal from running into them which could possibly left in or even drilled out if it was a straight run.

 

if it was a straight run steel rods inserted would do the same job and could be twisted out after because lumiweld won't stick to it.

 

Is that another library pic as I cant see a break?

 

 

Yep a stolen pic the break is right across the base at the 45 degree bit the actual metal is very light and where the break is it resembles breeze block, so not entirely sure how well it would weld?

[slim reaper]

Lumiweld in more of a braze than a weld in that it permeates the interstices rather than combine with the parent metal so the surface has to be very clean as no flux is involved. I have failed on some alloys in the past as they turn to an ash/coke like substance with the introduction of heat. Have you looked on youtube for this type of product