Broken CV Axle Shaft WELD IT .... DID IT HOLD UP? 

So true

@The story channel, your comment is so true. Some time ago the cable snapped on the sliding door off my work van. I immediately reordered a new one, with a week’s waiting before I had it in my hand . I could see that this was going to be a right pain in the ass, climbing in and out from the back. After some splicing, and some super glue, I managed to get a temporary fix in place. I recently changed the van , sending the old van on its journey, with the new cable safely in the glove box.👍

That's a part of Murphy's Law folks seldom remember... the part that breaks is guaranteed to be the one for which there is no spare. The part that does NOT break always has a backup ready to go! If I didn't already know that Murphy was deceased, I'd hunt him down and put his head on a pike. Best wishes! 🤔🤦🏻‍♂️😡 - Max Giganteum

It's only temporary if it doesn't last forever

Very well said.

Yeah, my Dad mentioned that something along the same lines albeit not usually as he'd not "millright" style designs. He'd almost always machine and bolt or screw things together... though he'd weld stuff and just not talk about so much... if ever. I guess was an industrial master mechanic thing. Anyways, I'm totally amazed being pickier about welding from family union pipe fitter influence where you can get things as good as new and one had noted reminded him of the "Germans" who prefer to not weld and thread everything they at least can. Though yeah, cheap welders that are even FCAW machines amaze me at what they can do. Technically, as a chemist from what I understand with maybe "aluminum" as the best know example... you just heat treat after welding to basically get the "aircraft aluminum" quality and like TIG welding... just use homebrew material as filler from the material your welding.

And they both drink beer!

Man, I think you would be one annoying neighbor 😂

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@@twistedhillbilly6157 That man does a fantastic job of testing products, I watch him all the time.

@@jothain instead of borrowing a cup of sugar I'd be borrowing consumables 🤣🤣🤣 Or asking for a custom set of copper vise jaws.

Bidenflation has bitten you too huh? Oh, why did I even ask that question?!? I'll epic facepalm myself! Best wishes! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ - Max Giganteum

You bet! Thanks for watching

Great things to think about!

Hey Thanks.

Yes, thank you

I was doubting.. But he did it about as right as he could, wouldn't want to run it through too many bumps though.

I spent around 5 hours yesterday pushing snow with this. I even turned off 4x4 so just the rear is pushing. It held better than I thought it would.

It's a great way to make old reused rubber gaskets seal.

Moe, is there a brand name on your can of goo? Do you have a link? Peace & good vibes! ✌🏻👨🏻‍🔧🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

@@MaxGiganteum Permatex

Thanks... I'll have to pay more attention whilst I waltz around in the types of stores that would carry it. I literally cannot recall seeing that product though I'll confess that I don't spend much time in home improvement or hardware stores anymore - typically a couple of times a year at most. Between being semi-retired, ordering what I do need online and already having a lot of stuff... it's actually no surprise to me I've yet to spot it. If I have? I wasn't paying attention or looked right over it. Perhaps a little more browsing online might help... 🤔 Best wishes! 👍🏻🧰👨🏻‍🔧 - Max Giganteum

@@MaxGiganteum It's mainly carried at automotive stores. The #3 in the jar is a thinner version of the #2 in a tube. The #2 is readily available under half a dozen brands. The #3 ( also simply known as aviation gasket sealant) however I've only seen made by Permatex.

Hey Thanks.

Hey Thanks!

*Yeah I was 10% disappointed he didn't fashion a roadside metal lathe out of the axle using a rusty screwdriver as the cutter just to get it balanced. Incredible.*

My next door neighbor snapped one on his 07 Honda Accord that I replaced for him. Never once did I consider welding the old one. But it's cool to know that's potentially an option worst case scenario. Temporarily of course

For a low power, low RPM application... the odds of a repair lasting a long time over many hours are very good. The higher the HP and higher the RPMs go, the less the odds are of long term durability. IMHO, what it all boils down to is the type of steel the original part is made of along with the heat treatment applied plus what filler metal is used and if any heat treating is attempted after the welding is completed. As long as the shaft runs true... of course. Obviously, an ATV versus an actual automobile makes a big difference in potential lifespan so the expectations for the ATV run higher. Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻‍🔧🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

Absolutely.

Same to you! Thanks

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That's it!

You're just out playing with our tractors. It's always fun.

That's some great info. So they regrind the races and use larger ball bearings?

@@sixtyfiveford Yes, they only last so long. The races are induction hardened only .03-.04 deep before finish grind. After their ground the surface hardness is about 55Rc only .02 deep gradually gets softer towards the center.

So in other words... the fully hardened layer is probably only about .003-.004 but might not be fully hardened at all depending on who does the work. Regular wear over time can eat up .020 which means a poorly rebuilt joint will fail pretty fast... sadly so. Lends credence to the phrase "You get what you pay for!". Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻‍🏭🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

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Glad you enjoyed it

Absolutely. I kind of want to just run it until it breaks and use the new axle as my backup.

@@sixtyfiveford why but labor has already been done. Then you can fix this one again and put the new one in. That way you'll have a spare when the new one breaks or maybe it will fit in the other side of it breaks

Awesome! Thank you!

Same to you!

Thanks 👍

I was up in Ogden/Willard today and they have nothing on the ground.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks!

Thank you so much!

Never fun doing exhaust work.

You got that right!

Same to you!

That's awesome

Thanks!

Oh yeah!

Two things: 1. A water soaked blob of balled up newspaper = some of the best weld spatter protectant EVER. Free & easily disposed of. For the Uber greenies, 100% biodegradable and non-toxic too. 2. I was thinking the same thing by using threaded shaft from something such as a bolt with the head cut off... for use in the repair of the broken shaft. There are considerations however when attempting this kind of repair. Overall length might be a factor. If the shaft was hardened (and apparently it was!), it would have to be annealed before commencing repairs. You would also have to have access to the machine tools to accomplish this type of repair... along with the tooling. Lastly, such a repair would have to actually be possible... and I'm not sure it would be in this case. I cannot make up my mind because I didn't get a good enough look at the parts to decide. Nevertheless, it's a great idea and I would have looked into it if I were in Moe's shoes. IMHO, such a repair is considered a permanent one if done correctly... and is one I've done myself a quite number of times over the last few decades of my career. Including re-hardening the shaft. Success? Every single attempt resulted in success. I'll admit though that it helps greatly to have expert welders and certain equipment at your disposal such as 100% accurate heat treat ovens. Yeah, I've been spoiled in parts of my past. Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻‍🏭🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

Awesome!

The rear end on these is an always locked axle. The locker button on the dash only locks the front axles together.

Thanks 👍

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That's the plan!

Awesome.

That was one of my thoughts but the little nub didn't want to budge without destroying the cage. It would have been ideal to sleeve the repair for sure.

That's impressive

We can't help ourselves.

It held up better than I thought. 2004

Sleeving would be ideal

Your awesome

Hot! I run really thin wire in my welder (.025) so my settings are going to vary widely compared to most. I ran 19.7 volts at 600 wire speed.

LOL!

I groove enough spots for full center weld penetration.

Yeah, probably.