Super Jet Can these cases be repaired?

[5bulldogs]

Any idea if these cases can be repaired? I took it to a local welding shop and they are don't want to try it. They said it is because fuel could be inside the crack and the weld will not take. It was smacked by the rod and is cracked.

If they can be fixed any recommendations on who could do the work.

 

[Powerhouse]

I wouldnt bother, not worth the risk.. just get a new set..

 

[O2VW1.8T]

I would put them in a parts washer that use's soap and water and heat for a couple hours and have a friend try and weld it up. It might be a little tricky, but probably doable

 

[Waternut]

You'd have to weld and then rebore the hole. I would think those two actions would cost close to $100 and you can get a used set of cases for about that these days.

 

[McDog]

Damn! What happened? I guess your not riding today. You are welcome to trade out with us on ours this afternoon in the usual fashion off our dock.

 

[snowxr]

Yes, they can be welded. DON'T put them in a parts washer. That will get all kinds of oily solvent in the crack and pores in the metal, which will make the weld very bad. Stick them in the oven @275 for 30min. Then grind into the crack to open it up a little, which will give room for the weld to penetrate and fill the area. The only issue I see is that you will have to sand/file/machine the gasket surface as close to perfect as possible. No screw ups. The rest of the weld only needs to be cut down enough that your sleeve will fit.

 

[227]

Yes you most likely can repair that but should you? I wouldn't

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Send it to SBT they weld anything

 

[CarterB]

ya sbt core it and be done. easy weld fix for a professional welder. cut out a 1/4" section all the way through the crack length. reweld

 

[ryan]

Yes, they can be welded. DON'T put them in a parts washer. That will get all kinds of oily solvent in the crack and pores in the metal, which will make the weld very bad. Stick them in the oven @275 for 30min. Then grind into the crack to open it up a little, which will give room for the weld to penetrate and fill the area. The only issue I see is that you will have to sand/file/machine the gasket surface as close to perfect as possible. No screw ups. The rest of the weld only needs to be cut down enough that your sleeve will fit.

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