Case O-ring lip
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Case O-ring lip
This has been discussed in a few posts. There are a few ways of fixing the crack or broken o-ring lip, and it depends on the severity of the break. There are expensive ways and inexpensive ways. Some options are: replace left side case, weld a new lip or parts, use the James Gasket "save a case," grind lip off and use silicone/gasket, or do nothing. Again, lots of ways depending on what you want to do.
In my particular case, I had about a 1.5" chip, so it was not severe. Fortunately, there's no load on the lip. It's just there to have a place for the o-ring.
I chose to use JB Steelstick, because it can be molded to fill the shape of the chip better than the traditional JB weld (tubes) that you have to mix, which may fill cracks better. Steelstick cures quickly, but I let it cure overnight, and put some Permatex threadlocker (green) around the weld, so it can weep into the weld and case to make a stronger bond. Sand it down to smoothness. I think this is going to work for me, and it was $8. Just a option for you. If it doesn't work, you can always go for the more expensive option.
In my particular case, I had about a 1.5" chip, so it was not severe. Fortunately, there's no load on the lip. It's just there to have a place for the o-ring.
I chose to use JB Steelstick, because it can be molded to fill the shape of the chip better than the traditional JB weld (tubes) that you have to mix, which may fill cracks better. Steelstick cures quickly, but I let it cure overnight, and put some Permatex threadlocker (green) around the weld, so it can weep into the weld and case to make a stronger bond. Sand it down to smoothness. I think this is going to work for me, and it was $8. Just a option for you. If it doesn't work, you can always go for the more expensive option.
Last edited by daven9113; 11-02-2018 at 11:41 AM.
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While the Loctite ... being an Anaerobic, will do Nothing for that repair... How hot do we guess a Head Fin gets???
Had one "glued" on for 15 Years!!!!
I like your fix just fine... but, I'm afraid the one place it will Not work as well... is on a Rubbermount situation... these seem harder on the Inner primary..
4-speed???? hell ya prolly get away with No Primary whatsoever... On newer models.... I guess I would Try it anyway...
While the Loctite ... being an Anaerobic, will do Nothing for that repair... How hot do we guess a Head Fin gets???
Had one "glued" on for 15 Years!!!!
I like your fix just fine... but, I'm afraid the one place it will Not work as well... is on a Rubbermount situation... these seem harder on the Inner primary..
4-speed???? hell ya prolly get away with No Primary whatsoever... On newer models.... I guess I would Try it anyway...
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