Frame Welding

[TT]

Maybe a question for GMC, but I need to get my 250 Mag frame welded, is there anything specific I need to tell the welder?
And also, what would it be made of?
Thanks in advance.

[vmx42]

And also, what would it be made of?

Oh for goodness sake, please tell me we are not going there again???     

[TT]

Does that mean there's already a thread that tells me?
Sorry if there is............ 

[Freakshow]

Nope all welding requires a piece of metal to be tested prior to any frame work..

[vmx42]

Does that mean there's already a thread that tells me?
Sorry if there is............ 

How quickly they forget!!!!

Are you sure you don't remember Ji's - What are Maico frames made of?   

[TT]

Actually, I ignored that one..........   

[vmx42]

I've always said you were one of the smart ones around here. 

[TT]

Don't get out a lot, do you??? 

[Davey Crocket]

Do ya self a favor and send it to Field Marshall Morris....saves alot of pain and Ji's reportadly working there.

[GMC]

Oh god, spare me please, I hope someone can lock this down before we have to endure another science project.

For starters you can tell your welder that your Mag. Frame isn’t Mag.

Where is it cracked or broken? I may give different advice depending how critical the problem is.

I’m fairly certain the Husky frames are a good quality Cro Mo.
For most areas I would recommend TIG welding with ER70 or plain MIG wire.
That’s what I would be doing anyway.
Unless it’s cracked through one of the major cradle tubes then I may get more serious or if it just a number plate tag then I would get less serious.




I’m actually repairing a frame at the moment and have been taking some pictures as I go, (except my studio pictures suck) so I may post a thread on the subject in the next week or so.

[TT]

It's cracked halfway through the rear, lower engine mount. Not a major problem and it's not going to be doing much work for the next couple of months, so I might just book it in at GMC's for my next trip East.

[Moto]

This is a standard place for these frames to crack,usually caused by loose bolts which wears the steel inserts in the engine,then the bolts get tightened,pulls the frame in and craaack.
 Before you put the engine back in make sure that the steel inserts in the engine are flat,the frame after the repair is flat. and use good quality washers if necessary to space the frame /engine so the frame is not stressed/deformed when the engine bolts are tightened.If done properly and the bolts kept tight you should have no further problems.