Spicer DS404 Reinforcing Instructions User Manual
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14. Tack weld at housing and bracket interface.
Two At Bottom
Two At Top
15.
Second Pass Cover Weld – Remember, do not start or stop at the 12:00 position. The second pass will be placed
slightly above the initial pass. See drawing below. When making the second pass the weld direction should be
reversed. When using an Arc welder you may have to start the weld at the 1:00 position so that you do not run out of
electrode at the 12:00 position. You can then go back and fill in the ends of the weld area. When the second pass
cools, apply the third weld pass as show on the diagram below.
Second Pass Cover
16.
Third Pass Cover Weld – The third pass should cover the lower half of the second pass and stop at the housing
covers edge. Again, reverse the direction of the weld. Remember, do not start or stop at the 12:00 position.
Third Pass Cover
Cover
Housing
Second Weld Pass
Cover
Housing
Third Weld Pass