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Old 08-09-22, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by CliffordK
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So your break is a good distance away from where it is brazed, and you should be able to weld it without damaging the brazed joint. Some people will use a damp rag to prevent overheating.

I'd probably just grind in a deep V, then weld it up. TIG? Carefully cutting/filing a gusset to go in the triangle is a good idea, but may not be vital, and would certainly increase the heat affected area. You'll do best if any welding is ground back flush with the machined part of the dropout.
CliffordK beat me to my answer, i will add that after "v"ing and cleaning the area around the crack, I would try to find a small body or welding shop to do the welding/brazing....more cost savings.
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