Well some of you have heard that I broke the little clamps on my countershaft so the dealer had to weld the front sprocket on to keep it from moving.

Now it's time to get a new front sprocket so I need to take the old one off and weld the new one on...

The question I am asking you guys is, what type of electrode should I use to weld the sprocket on with??, I'm not using a MIG, they aren't srong enough. I know the basics of welding and I know how to weld but I just need to know what number of electrode I need to use ie. 6010, 7018

I need something with strong hold and medium penitration, I dont want to melt the countershaft.

 

Jeeze peoples, thanks for replying...

 

I would think welding the sprocket on would be the last resort. This is going to turn into a nightmare for you down the road, I would sell it. The problems you are having now are only going to get worse.

 

ya can't get the clamps on with the new one either?!

bugger.....

can't remeber the name of the rod used.....just take the battery terminal off when you do it

 

Just buy the whole post coming out of the motor, Believe me it will save you time and fustration down the road.

 

Ya that counter-shaft going into the tranny would probably cost me millions!!
I am not selling it, it stays until it dies.
I know all the saftey precautions pudding, Thanks anyways

You can't get those clamps with the sprocket because they are right on the countershaft.

 

7018, (low-hy) would probably be a good choice, TIG would be better you could control the heat a little better, any chance of that???

The sprocket is more of a mild carbon steel, whereas the countershaft may have a little more chrome/nickel in it.

Use some 3/32 7018, go easy...

6013 will have a softer arc, but won't be as strong...

 

I ordered a new sprocket...its a 12 tooth, I wanted a 13 or 14 tooth but the dealer said they couldn't order them (sounded wierd to me)

So I will probably go slower but have a bit more power.

And this 12 tooth sprocket cost me $12...LOL, I didn't know they were that cheap, that's peanuts!!