Welding Procedure

(See Step 4 in Left Hand and Step 6 in Right Hand Bracket Installation Procedures) When gas metal arc welding (GMAW), use Electrode E705-3. When shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), use Electrode E7018.

* Clean as necessary with a stiff wire brush and a clean rag.

* Determine the inner end(s) of the crack by cleaning and grinding the surface.

* Drill a 1/8" hole at the end(s) of crack as an aid to stop crack progress.

* Grind a V-groove along entire length of crack.

* Weld the V-groove completely, filling the entire length past the hole(s) by 1/4".

* Grind smooth to allow tight reinforcement fit.