Can some one tell me a good way to fix this with out a welder?

[LonesomeTriZ]

How do I repair this chip with out a welder? As you can see it is on the very edged where to surfaces mate together. I know a welder would be preferred, but my mig is not set up for aluminum. I also am on a very tight budget and an even tighter time frame. So tearing the engine down and taking the case to a machine shop is not much of an option either. Other than JB Weld what can I do?

[thedeatons]

There are many products like this on the market... check this link out:


http://www.lpslabs.com/Products/AdditionalMRO/SSSRenew.asp

[Somekindofjerk]

To prevent future problems, just find someone who can tig weld it. Spending the extra money is well worth it!;)

[LonesomeTriZ]

can that be ground or sanded to macth the edge so the other peice will seal up to it?

[bigredhead]

JB baby !!!!!

NOT the best solution.. but with the criteria you gave..... i'd say that's it !

[Billy Golightly]

Yeah JB or that quick weld epoxy thats in a tube you have to mash and mix together. Its really thick and you wouldn't have to worry about it dripping or anything. I've actually got half a tube of it in my toolbox but I'm not sure if its still good anymore or not. When it is good though, it works very good. Better then JB in my opinon. Its to bad your so far away, i could tig weld that and have it smoothed back flat where you couldn't even tell in an hour tops.

[LonesomeTriZ]

That is what I would prefer to have done. But I was hoping to have it assembled before the rumble in a week. I have been out there trying to get the rest of the engine put together, but I have to order some parts. It looks like it will be staying home now. If you do no tmind I can load it up the next time we head your way and we can repair it then.

[Billy Golightly]

Sure, not a problem. I've done some case repairs way worse then that before :)

[MTS]

There is a paste like style of jb weld stuff...like thick dough consitantcy would work good...called quick metal i think, most bike shops have it.

[conig]

jb stick.

jb is good stuff as long as you follow the directions and sand and torch the surface. until I started doing those two steps I didn;t have great luck. even cleainging the surface with acetine prior.

[chris200x]

There is stuff out there called magna steel. It's like a two tone playdoo stick that you have mush together. It does wonders on anythin from aluminum to plastic and fiberglass. Alot easier to work with than jb weld. it's also gas and oil resistant. I've used and recommended this stuff alot and it's never let me down.

[Billy Golightly]

Yeah MTS, thats like what I was talking about. You've seen and used it too I guess. I'd use that over JB myself. I think its like $4-5 a tube and a whole tube will actually do quite a bit.

[chris200x]

this stuff works wonders. Also useful for fixing airleaks on intakes! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[TeamGeek6]

How about a piece of rubber held in with the cover? JB may not hold there, I used it inside my 250R engine and the oil attacked and softened it.

[Muddy200x]

Still got that unfinished 200x swingarm?
If so, I can tig that case up for ya and get it back to you fast.

[LonesomeTriZ]

If I can develope the smallest chance of having this done in time for the upcoming ride, I will use an epoxy to get by on. The problem is the ride is next weekend:eek: . Thanks for the information, I will see what I can do with it for now.

I already promised the swing arm out to some one coming down for the ride. Besides, I do not have time to tear that bottom end down right now. Thanks for the offer though.

Billy, I may be paying you a visit before too long.

[4cylinders]

hey, grind out the case to make it even, cut a piece of alum to fit, seal it in place with good silicone until it can be welded.

[hrc85250r]

ummm, dude, it would cost like 10$ to get that welded. then you can grind it when you get home....dont tell me you dont know anyone that can tig??...

[LonesomeTriZ]

Around here? No way, most if not all the welding shops have a minimum requirement. I think the going rate is $50. By the time I drive around and every one look at it to find the one shop that will help me out, I could have simply paid the $50. money is tight right now and I only want it running for the next ride. Then I will get it repaired properly.

[yyz4208@aol.com]

you can try alumaloy I dont think its spelled right
its like solder a guy at work says it works great

[LonesomeTriZ]

How easy will some of this stuff be to remove when the time comes to fix it properly?