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Old 10-15-2008, 09:35 PM
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So.......I broke one of the flaps on the carburetor. I was trying to fit it to an elbow joint I made so that I can fit it under my frame. What do I do now?
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Old 10-15-2008, 09:41 PM
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Do you still have the other piece? If its in one piece you could use J.B. cold weld to reattach it. Put a hose clamp on until it dries.
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Do you still have the other piece? If its in one peice you could use J.B. cold weld to reattach it. put a hose clamp on until it dries.
Sounds promising....think it'll hold?
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Old 10-15-2008, 09:54 PM
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**** yes... I have broken transmissions housings before ... JB weld worked great... make sure to clean it well.... you can even drill and tap JB weld ... I have done that to.
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:09 PM
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Jb weld or devcon it'll hold!
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:18 PM
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wheph, you guys are awesome. I just got back from Lowes and it looks like everything will be ok. I'm going to let it set overnight and call it quits for working on the motor tonight....
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A new carb is only about $15.00
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:28 PM
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I was gonna say $15-$20....
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:56 PM
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I broke a flap off my carb as well. I tried the JB weld but found that there was just too much vibration on the carb so it just splintered and came apart. What I did was to drill a hole through one of the other flaps and into the elbow joint I was using and tap it. Then screwed in a small screw to hold it in place. I sealed the new joint with JB weld to prevent air leaks. This fix made it as solid as a rock.
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Old 10-15-2008, 11:37 PM
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Unfortunately I have to ghetto-rig my elbow joint, hence why I was bending it in the first place. I couldn't find a way to get a simple 90 degree elbow from the engine to the carburetor. Here's some pics:

Edit: Sorry I forgot to rotate them around, just turn your head

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