crack in hub/axle

[mudhole]

i have a crack on the bottom of the hub/axle assembly...opens/leaks more when i put a heavier load on it...does anybody have experience with welding this? i have thought about making a "collar" for it and double welding it...i am mostly worried about melting the axle seals...should i drain the resevoir oil ...or leave it in to absorb the heat then change it afterwards???

 

[mudhole]

forgot to post....new holland L783

 

[Tazza]

forgot to post....new holland L783

Hard to say without seeing it. Are you able to remove the axle and weld up the hub? i assume you are talking about an axle tube? To me, the hub is what the rim bolts to.

 

[mudhole]

Hard to say without seeing it. Are you able to remove the axle and weld up the hub? i assume you are talking about an axle tube? To me, the hub is what the rim bolts to.

yes, the axle tube...I will see if I can put a picture up shortly