cast steel or cast iron?
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cast steel or cast iron?
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The housing is iron.
The cover is steel stamping.
Be sure it's 'skip' welded.
LG
The cover is steel stamping.
Be sure it's 'skip' welded.
LG
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I am referring to the differential, not the cover...maybe you are too, but sounded like maybe not...
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Thanks. I'm doing some research on this. Looks like there are some precautions to take like pre-heating and using a nickel or ss rod, etc...
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It's only recommended to do four 1 inch welds around each tube to prevent cracking between the dissimilar metals.