Dearborn Loader Flush

[Sydnifcant]

Hi All,

My Ford 600 came with a Dearborn loader. But the fluid reservoir frame has been bypassed and a tank mounted on the front. I found some small cracks in the frame. I guess they figured it would be quicker/easier to replace the reservoir than to weld the frame.

I'd like to overhaul the hydraulics since the the tubing is in rough shape and the front reservoir is pretty ugly and partially blocks my view of the bucket. I want to weld over the small cracks I've found so far but I wonder what I can use to flush the system without worrying about flammable liquids since I plan to weld shortly after.

Any recommendations on how to go about this?

-Sydney

 

[paul]

Never really thought about that. Good question. I’m sure a lot of folk have worked on hyd tanks and will chime in on the dos and donts of that.

Paul

 

[showcrop]

I have brazed a fuel tank with a little fuel still in it. Fuel is not flammable it is combustible. I would flush with fuel and go at it. The fuel will flash out of the Vee and not interfere with your welding.