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Offline Seamus

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Looking for some ideas
« on: May 03, 2021, 02:43:56 PM »
I have a carburetor bowl with a hairline crack in it and obviously leaking. This particular part is very difficult to obtain.
I am looking at ways to repair it.
Thought about solder, but as its made of crap metal, it is likely to melt at a similar temperature to solder. I have tried an epoxy petrol sealer, but that leaked after about a year.
Also thinking that a little bit of tank liner solution may work, only need about 10 ml.
Any other options available??
Appreciate any thoughts

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Re: Looking for some ideas
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2021, 03:38:31 PM »
Unfortunately Oddjob, it is not a Honda item. Its for my Suzuki Rebel and I have been chasing after one for about a year. Seems to be a one carb only bowl. Even the 250 Hustler of the same year has a different one. Hence the repair option.

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Re: Looking for some ideas
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2021, 05:42:38 PM »
Fringe idea, but with possible potential.

https://youtu.be/6sms21BOAr8

Maybe use a small thin copper plate inside the bowl soldered to it, won't be pretty but obviously unseen.

Play with a hack float bowl to assess potential first. 

He pronounces "solder" in a wierd way though  :)

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Re: Looking for some ideas
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2021, 05:45:20 PM »
Possibly try with some silver solder as the patch material, planished into a thin plate to allow it to accept heat quickly.

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Re: Looking for some ideas
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Re: Looking for some ideas
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2021, 08:39:00 AM »
Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Gives me some good ideas to  try. Copper plate may just do the job on its own as it is only a hairline crack, but enough to cause drips from the carb

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Re: Looking for some ideas
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2021, 10:42:23 AM »
If its such a fine crack how about some really good cleaning in the area and Hondabond a layer of kitchen foil in place?
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