Cracked Crankcase

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mzavala · #1 Post by **mzavala** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 4:33 pm

Does anyone know whats the cheapest way to repair or replace a cracked crankcase (I didn't install the motor mount upgrade)?

Mjollnir · #2 Post by **Mjollnir** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 7:46 pm

NOt many options other than someone who's good with a TIG welder, and that's iffy at best. I think you will need to strip it down to a bare case. I don't think it will ever be like new though.

A lesson to all, especially those with SSM cases - INSTALL THE MOTOR MOUNT UPDATE!

Marc

comander420 · #3 Post by **comander420** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 9:47 pm

look on ebay, there is usually one on there every so often, Just make sure the clutch is the same as you have, then by the motor mount fix

Jaybr · #4 Post by **Jaybr** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 9:50 pm

The SSM cases are "Aged" not heat treated, and they are sealed with something to keep the oil from leaking. The SSM process yeilds a very pourous case.

I would look for a used one if possible.

wistech · #5 Post by **wistech** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:01 pm

My brother is a welder training instructor and could weld it up for ya. I only have a light duty mig and its not up to big jobs. He would probalbly heli arc or tig . I dont know I leave it up to the pros to decide. If you want it repaired give me a shout and I will hook you up. Maybe even powdercoat it to match the quad!!

mzavala · #6 Post by **mzavala** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 5:08 am

Would you need the bare crankcase or could I ship the whole engine.

cannibal67 · #7 Post by **cannibal67** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 12:47 am

JB weld would be the cheapest but not the strongest. you can get that at wal-mart or most of the local auto parts stores.it held good on my old 250x

claas900 · #8 Post by **claas900** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 8:10 am

..Does anyone know if there is a way to make the case's stronger? Some kind of treating we can have done to them?..

cdrookie · #9 Post by **cdrookie** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:16 pm

i've never heard of anyone using the motor mount update that broke/cracked their case.

Jaybr · #10 Post by **Jaybr** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 2:09 pm

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Originally posted by cdrookie
i've never heard of anyone using the motor mount update that broke/cracked their case.

My SSM case got a hairline crack during the 6 hour up by one of the head studs:mad:

Did you see the pics of JFarrar's? Whole topend of the motor cracked loose.

Both of these had motor mount updates and neither cracked around the mount.