Removing welds??? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

varsis · 08-20-2008, 03:27 PM

I know I can remove welds using a Ace/ox torch but can I do this using a regular torch? Also how hot can I get the axle without wrecking it? (Fully Assembled.)

big giant head · 08-20-2008, 06:23 PM

Regular torch what do you mean? And it depends on how much you are removing, perches are no problem unless its like a samurai with 1/8 inch axle tubes

HalfFastFord · 08-20-2008, 06:33 PM

no, you can't do it without the oxygen. You'll most likely melt the seals or at least burn the gear oil into something solid.use a cutoff wheel or sawzall if you can't get an oxy/acet torch

yozsi · 08-20-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by varsis

I know I can remove welds using a Ace/ox torch but can I do this using a regular torch? Also how hot can I get the axle without wrecking it? (Fully Assembled.)

what is Ace fuel? I have removed perches and brackets with a torch that was running acetylene. i have also used mapp too and both worked fine. I didnt melt through anything i wasn't aiming for. You just gotta be good with the torch .

4x4mike · 08-21-2008, 11:16 AM

I'd suggest a cut off wheel, grinder or Sawzall. With heat you have the potiental to wreck seal, blow a hole in the axle tube or warp something.

weck · 08-21-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yozsi

what is Ace fuel?

Believe they were referring to acetylene...

X2 on the cut off wheel or grinder.

Mudplugga · 08-21-2008, 03:04 PM

Gouging rods in an arc welder can be very effective and quick as well.

85gmac · 08-22-2008, 10:21 AM

X2 on the cut off wheel or grinder.[/QUOTE]

along with a BFH.

aaron92685 · 08-22-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by varsis

I know I can remove welds using a Ace/ox torch but can I do this using a regular torch? Also how hot can I get the axle without wrecking it? (Fully Assembled.)

Use a torch with the smallest tip on it.

massxj · 08-23-2008, 07:34 AM

go to home depot and get a tube of weld remover.

jimbo85yoat · 08-23-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudplugga

Gouging rods in an arc welder can be very effective and quick as well.

arc gouge

hope you dont mind sparks..

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big giant head Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 105299 Location: Nova Scotia,Canada Posts: 321	Regular torch what do you mean? And it depends on how much you are removing, perches are no problem unless its like a samurai with 1/8 inch axle tubes __________________ Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.

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4x4mike Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47848 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 738	I'd suggest a cut off wheel, grinder or Sawzall. With heat you have the potiental to wreck seal, blow a hole in the axle tube or warp something. __________________ [QUOTE]Yep, no sissy poser no use other than look good pansy crap on my truck! Jason Payne [/QUOTE] 1999 4Runner

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Mudplugga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14637 Location: England Posts: 394	Gouging rods in an arc welder can be very effective and quick as well. __________________ "Roof - doors - wheels, it's the way I drive !"

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08-20-2008, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
HalfFastFord Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17904 Location: OKC Posts: 2,383	no, you can't do it without the oxygen. You'll most likely melt the seals or at least burn the gear oil into something solid.use a cutoff wheel or sawzall if you can't get an oxy/acet torch

08-22-2008, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
85gmac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65863 Posts: 27	X2 on the cut off wheel or grinder.[/QUOTE] along with a BFH.

08-23-2008, 07:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
massxj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33456 Location: N Ma Posts: 133	go to home depot and get a tube of weld remover.