Steel Used For Shift Rail
Steel Used For Shift Rail
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I am going to make a shift rail to replace a broken one in a transmission on a 730 CASE tractor. The rail is about 3/4 dia and 10 inches long. What grade steel would be best for this application?





RE: Steel Used For Shift Rail
RE: Steel Used For Shift Rail
If you decide to make the part yourself, I'd recommend using the best alloy steel and the best heat treatment, since the added cost will not be significant. The cost for material (like Nitralloy N bar) will be less than $50, and heat treatment (quench, temper and nitride) will likely cost around $150-200. But rough machining and finish grinding may likely cost around $1000 or more.