Can this crack be repaired

[Theo]

So I was about to bolt the signal generator cover on when I noticed this crack on the bottom of it. My question is can this be repaired and how. I was thinking to use the exhaust repair kits they sell at auto stores. Thanks.
-Theo

[doctorgonzo]

JB Weld, though you might just find a cover in much better condition (that one is ROUGH) on ebay or something for $15 bucks.

[Larry D]

Sure it can. I'd probably just run some solder in there. The cover doesn't keep anything in, it just keeps moisture out. So, it needs to be as watertight as possible.

They are on ebay all the time. Keep an eye out for a "new" one.

[Theo]

Ok thanks, JB weld it is. Yeah I know it's rough but at this point I don't really care. Trying to spend as little money on this bike as possible. Thanks again.
-Theo

[Larry D]

Ok thanks, JB weld it is. Yeah I know it's rough but at this point I don't really care. Trying to spend as little money on this bike as possible. Thanks again.
-Theo

I remember when I used to say that...........

[doctorgonzo]

I remember when I used to say that...........

Me too, my first couple of bikes as a college student. Now I sometimes buy parts just because "Well, mine is ok, but they might get hard to find, and boy that sure is a good deal, and..."

[chuck hahn]

might wanna squish as much into the crack as possible and see if a large clamp will close it up a bit. My concern would be if its sprung just a bit will it fit on the block properly as it was originally engineered to seal correctly?? Just a thouht....

[doctorgonzo]

As Larry mentioned, all it's there for for is to keep water out. I ran mine with no gasket for over a year. I bet if he makes a fresh paper gasket it will be fine.

[waterman]

This may be one place to use RTV silicone if so desired. It should keep it dry at least. Otherwise, watch ebay or check parts lists here on forum, shouldn't be too hard to locate.

[Dave8338]

This may be one place to use RTV silicone if so desired. It should keep it dry at least. Otherwise, watch ebay or check parts lists here on forum, shouldn't be too hard to locate.

I agree. Smear some in the crack, give the outer gasket surface a light coat and put it back together. I'm by no means a silicone (RTV) fan but it does have its' uses.

[cyclefvr2]

yea ebay would be the way to go, it can be welded, wire, or alum/ stick
but for what it would cost ,maybe rtv,until you find one, i dont think jb ewill hold it together ,and it will prolly split more form vibrations
if there is no oil seal on the stater side it will leak oil all over,best to fix it right ,and quickly

some bikes have a oil seal behind the stator/rotor, some dont

[hikermikem]

Perhaps a nice cheap fix would be to dremel the crack open a little wider on the inside, then fill it with your goop of choice: 2-part epoxy, JB weld, liquid steel, etc...

If you can find a goop that will ooze through to the front surface, that would be good...

Then lightly sand the cover face & spray paint (engine paint) with your color of choice: black, chrome. alum, orange, purple...

That should last you for quite a while, and cost about $10.

[Nessism]

What kind of bike is this for? If it's for an 8V 750 or 1000 I may have a free cover for you.

[chuck hahn]

says 81 750 L under then pics he posted

[posplayr]

says 81 750 L under then pics he posted

16V 750L

http://s742.photobucket.com/albums/xx63/vze1mk7d/Suzuki/?action=view&current=engine_top.jpg