I have just pulled apart a 1600 engine that seems to have been badly treated in the past and both case halves have rotten parts in the sump where water must have been sitting. It is corroded and thin in places and I can push my finger through the sump metal.
The rest of the case seems to be fine.
Is there a way to repair the corrosion? Or is it not worth the effort and replacement the best option?
hellbugged ·
throw it away
waveman1500 ·
Time for a brand new case!
barls ·
i hear they make excellent door stops
donn ·
Fill the bad bits with Sikaflex. 🤓
vlad01 ·
barls wrote:i hear they make excellent door stops
and camp fires 😂
through some case metal on the fire and see what happens.
better wear like 20 welding masks 😂
vw54 ·
they can be welded
but the amount of welding required may cost more than a new case and from yr description time fora new case
Allan McGill ·
Thanks. I thought I would need a new case.
I LIKE the fire idea. I think my kids will enjoy the next bonfire!
I think I will go over to the merchandise section and see if I can swap a bunch of spare parts for a second hand case. I have some spare heads, carburetors, flywheel, generator and some other odds and sods cluttering up the shed.
Stay happy everyone.
Newt ·
Allan
The guys were joking about setting fire to the case. That is really a dangerous idear.
Newt
farkengruven ·
I think its a case of, time to put the old engine case to rest.
As for the case made by others, of throwing on the bonfire, be careful and be prepared, in case something goes wrong.
Sorry to get on your case, just want you to careful.......just in case
Allan McGill ·
Thanks. I know that magnesium burns in an uncontrollable exothermic reaction. There will be no injuries around my place. I was just joking about the bonfire.