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Split and Stack then this.

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  1. JCMC

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    Started splitting and stacking 20180819_114701.jpg

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    some firewood heard a loud pop thought it was the knot I was going through, Then I noticed this 20180821_085930.jpg
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    The beam cracked where the cylinder attaches. I guess after 40plus years it got stressed out.
     
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    Just 40 years?!? That should be under warranty!! :hair:

    :picard:

    :rofl: :lol:

    Nothing a welder wont fix. :handshake:
     
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    I was pretty stressed at 40 years too. However, I didn't crack.
    Like TD says....got a welder?
     
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    I see older tractors all the time that have been welded up from cracks. Welded it up and you will be good to go.
     
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    QUOTE="TurboDiesel, post: 857913, member: 353"]Just 40 years?!? That should be under warranty!! :hair:

    :picard:

    :rofl: :lol:

    :handshake:[/QUOTE]

    That's what I thought.
    I would contact the Manufacturer (Dad) but he passed away in 1983.
    The beam, wedge and hyd. tank are the only original parts, replaced engine, hyd. pump, cylinder a few years ago (about 20),
    Guess I will have to get it welded may consider a new beam.
    Or maybe a new splitter!
     
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    Well JC, around 42 is when I began to get stressed out so perhaps this is the critical time.

    If it can be straightened it can be welded.
     
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