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can u repair a cracked engine case?

Old 07-13-2010, 03:28 PM
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Got toro nero..It was cracked from a loose engine mount screws..I swear I hate to buy another case....JB weld lasted a little while, but I need a permanent fix
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Old 07-13-2010, 03:31 PM
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Permanent fix=new case. Whatever other fix you can think of, will only cause problems.
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Originally Posted by hairymuffin
Got toro nero..It was cracked from a loose engine mount screws..I swear I hate to buy another case....JB weld lasted a little while, but I need a permanent fix
I feel for ya. Unfortunately, you have to contend with heat, pressure, vibration and fuel, so as neobart said, you're better off just getting a new case.
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Email fusion motor sports. I had a cracked case and they found me a used one real cheap.
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Originally Posted by hairymuffin
Got toro nero..It was cracked from a loose engine mount screws..I swear I hate to buy another case....JB weld lasted a little while, but I need a permanent fix
Man.... what a bummer. Give Chris or Jim a call at Fusion. They can help ya out, but you will definitely need a new case. No way to get around that one unfortunately. Good luck in your ventures.
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Old 07-13-2010, 05:35 PM
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buy a new one, its not worth risking teh whole engine for a 50 dollar part.
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T.I.G. welding.
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Originally Posted by dreaux
T.I.G. welding.
Nope, will only be temporary, the crack will continue to grow from vibration and heating and cooling. Sorry dude, buy another case, or a new engine and keep the guts for parts, or find a blown engine and use your parts. Sorry to here this, I have had to do the same.
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Ju, Ju, Ju, Juh, Juuunk! No repair for a cracked case. You'll just have to swallow it and buy a new one.
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Where is the case at for 50 bucks,I believe they cost more than that.
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Originally Posted by kman16jr
Where is the case at for 50 bucks,I believe they cost more than that.
My bad. Didnt realize cases were so expensive for that dang motor!
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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY
Ju, Ju, Ju, Juh, Juuunk!
Ha your starting to sound like me !

Yea TS unfortunately you need a new block.
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Originally Posted by claymonkey
Nope, will only be temporary, the crack will continue to grow from vibration and heating and cooling. Sorry dude, buy another case, or a new engine and keep the guts for parts, or find a blown engine and use your parts. Sorry to here this, I have had to do the same.
I really was joking. But welded aluminum is very strong. I could do it. Send it to me with 100$
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Originally Posted by RB FIVE
Ha your starting to sound like me !

Yea TS unfortunately you need a new block.
NO! Me sounding like J1 Roast Beef. What have I come to?
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I know a guy who actually has a case.

I am sure he would sell it.

PM me
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