Violet Elizabeth Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 My wing stay mounting has detatched itself from the chassis, leaving a flapping wing and a hole in the cross member. Doesn't look like corrosiion as the edges seem bright. Although there is some light corrosion inside the tube, so I think a bit of waxoyl needed ! Can I "just" get this welded back together, or is some more serious surgery recommended as chassis now has hole in it ? Thoughts much appreciated as track day looms. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 Just get it rebrazed. Clamshell wings right ? I had those and ripped both mountings out of the chassis (on a few occasions) over a 10 year period. Cycle wings have (so far) cured the problem (less weight). Edited by - ecr on 23 Jun 2002 19:43:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Yes, clamshells. Is it simple job to get them re-brazed, at a local welding person ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony pashley Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I had this problem too, Noger, back in my flared wing days. In addition to the general strain on the stays, the original type of metal-plate indicator bracket hit the anti-roll bar once in a while (at the 'ball end', cutting the rubber boot) at the extreme of roll - which can't have helped. I think one thing you (or 'they') have to be careful of is damaging the alu skin when brazing. It was suggested in my case that a little local de-skinned might be needed (to slip a heat-proof mat in, I suppose) - I guess it depends how big the hole is. Redline sorted mine out - can't remember if they needed to do that or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Should be OK, as the hole is mainly in the round cross member, rather than the square chassis rail. Although think the may have to remove a little more ali where there is the cut out for the bracket to be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted June 25, 2002 Author Share Posted June 25, 2002 This is radidly becoming un-funny. Got it MiG (?) welded back together. This lasted about 100 yards. Couldn't braze it as their gas bottle is off racing in wales somewhere. Back on monday. Is there a vast difference between Mig and braze ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Noger, If the brase is not removed from the surface it is not possible to have a decent weld with MIG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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