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02-01-2020, 08:28 PM
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12-bolt welds...
Not sure what’s going on with these spots. I assume on the one I should grind down the factory weld and re-weld in the hole? Also there’s a hole in another spot. I’m assuming these holes thru the metal shouldn’t exist.
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02-01-2020, 08:35 PM
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Re: 12-bolt welds...
Those are about average. Sometimes they weep a little oil, i have smeared rtv on them before painting in the past. Welding would probably be better.
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02-01-2020, 08:45 PM
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Re: 12-bolt welds...
If it didn't leak oil it should be fine.
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02-01-2020, 09:39 PM
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Re: 12-bolt welds...
It's a plug weld. Those look like most. Put some paint on it and move on to the next project.
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02-01-2020, 11:26 PM
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Re: 12-bolt welds...
agreed... they've all got them...most arnt pretty...its just the spot weld to hold the tube in the housing after its pressed in
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02-02-2020, 01:18 AM
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Re: 12-bolt welds...
Ah ok. I certainly have enough projects on this truck and didn’t notice them leaking so I’m just gonna paint. Thanks guys.
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