Jonathan Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Thank you for your help Gary. That is the part I need. Do you think this one on eBay will work? The part number is the E0TZ. Is this a common failure point where it cracked? Is it worth to spend extra for a new one while I can? If I find one at the salvage yard not cracked is it likely to crack in the same spot? Well this stinks. The expense part from eBay is a good match but has a crack on the inside that didn't make it to the outside yet. This metal seems like some kind of cast pot metal. What is the likelihood of it cracking to the outside and chipping off? Is there a way to reinforce it? The eBay post says no returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Well this stinks. The expense part from eBay is a good match but has a crack on the inside that didn't make it to the outside yet. This metal seems like some kind of cast pot metal. What is the likelihood of it cracking to the outside and chipping off? Is there a way to reinforce it? The eBay post says no returns. Can that be brazed or soldered? And is it a crack or a terrible casting flaw? Either way, it's not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Can that be brazed or soldered? And is it a crack or a terrible casting flaw? Either way, it's not good. Hey Randy, I am not sure of the source of the crack. I did research brazing and found this one pictured but some reviews say it does not add any structural integrity and is mostly for esthetic proposes. It is also very expensive for what it is. I was thinking about maybe some JB Weld or similar product also and just sanding and painting to seal it all up. Can that be brazed or soldered? And is it a crack or a terrible casting flaw? Either way, it's not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Hey Randy, I am not sure of the source of the crack. I did research brazing and found this one pictured but some reviews say it does not add any structural integrity and is mostly for esthetic proposes. It is also very expensive for what it is. I was thinking about maybe some JB Weld or similar product also and just sanding and painting to seal it all up. Can that be brazed or soldered? And is it a crack or a terrible casting flaw? Either way, it's not good. JB Weld is the first thought I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 JB Weld is the first thought I had. The last time I used JB Weld was around 1996. Is it easy to sand and will help hold it together? I noticed they have a stick version also now. I am not sure what the difference is. JB Weld is the first thought I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 The last time I used JB Weld was around 1996. Is it easy to sand and will help hold it together? I noticed they have a stick version also now. I am not sure what the difference is. JB Weld is the first thought I had. I think it will help hold it together. I would use the mix, and work it in with a tongue depressor or screwdriver blade. If you don’t use to much you may just need a little sanding or none at all. IIRC, it’s pretty tough to sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 The last time I used JB Weld was around 1996. Is it easy to sand and will help hold it together? I noticed they have a stick version also now. I am not sure what the difference is. JB Weld is the first thought I had. I think it will help hold it together. I would use the mix, and work it in with a tongue depressor or screwdriver blade. I’d have a shallow layer to help bond everything. If you don’t use to much you may just need a little sanding or none at all. IIRC, it’s pretty tough to sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I think it will help hold it together. I would use the mix, and work it in with a tongue depressor or screwdriver blade. I’d have a shallow layer to help bond everything. If you don’t use to much you may just need a little sanding or none at all. IIRC, it’s pretty tough to sand. I think a drum sander on a moto tool would smooth it out nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 I think it will help hold it together. I would use the mix, and work it in with a tongue depressor or screwdriver blade. I’d have a shallow layer to help bond everything. If you don’t use to much you may just need a little sanding or none at all. IIRC, it’s pretty tough to sand. Thanks for your feedback Dane, I will get JB Weld. I will leave it thick enough to help reinforce it. I think it will help hold it together. I would use the mix, and work it in with a tongue depressor or screwdriver blade. I’d have a shallow layer to help bond everything. If you don’t use to much you may just need a little sanding or none at all. IIRC, it’s pretty tough to sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 I think a drum sander on a moto tool would smooth it out nicely. Thanks Randy, I am thinking to leave it on thick to add some structural integrity. But I may need to smooth it out a little to prevent interference. I can use my rotary tool. I think a drum sander on a moto tool would smooth it out nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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