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dpawl31
Getting up steam


Joined: Aug 30, 2012
Posts: 18
Location: NH USA
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Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:57 pm |
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Hi guys, name is Doug from NH, USA.
Picking up my first Honda ever, had a lot of Yamaha bikes.
Anyway it's a 1980 cb900c. Custom yellow/black paint.
4to1 exhaust, pods, 2 seats, running and inspected.
My first question to you guys is this.
The alternator cover had been tightened too hard, and
Cracked the alternator housing. That was years ago. Now
The case has a small hole where it had cracked. About 1/2"
Round. Can I jb weld it, or do you have any other suggestions?
It's obviously not open to the oil etc, just the alternator.
I figure I'd remove the cover and internals, wad up some jb weld,
Let it cure and grind/sand it down.
Other ideas?
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Frank
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Joined: Feb 27, 2010
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Location: Eufaula, Oklahoma
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Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:16 pm |
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That should work fine |
_________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda I sold my bike but I still have a 750 and a 900 that I will fix up some day. Right now I´m learning about Goldwings
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pd750
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Joined: Aug 01, 2007
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Location: Spending the Winter in East Texas .
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Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:27 pm |
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Welcome to the site Doug ...
If you haven't read the following page , now is the time .
http://www.cb750c.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=80601#80601
If you run into problems with any of that , Please let us know . Thanks .
I'd leave the stator mounted in the cover and work the JB where it needs to be . |
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genesound
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Joined: Jul 24, 2007
Posts: 43927
Location: Studio City, CA
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flatlinerocker
Running Strong


Joined: Aug 18, 2011
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Location: Pori, Finland
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Californiaman
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Joined: Feb 27, 2010
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Location: Durban, South Africa
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OldTimer
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Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 10211
Location: Conroe, TX
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Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:13 am |
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You could get an aluminum welder to TIG it and then sand it down and polish. It would look like new. Just make sure he does not use too much heat at one time and warp it.
Welcome to the site. |
_________________ 81 CB900C (Sold)
83 CB1000C |
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holysmokes
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Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 37020
Location: ridge road springfield nova scotia
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Salty
Feel the Power


Joined: Jan 07, 2011
Posts: 654
Location: Tucson, AZ/ Spokane, WA
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Honda is where it's at. Enjoy!  |
_________________ 1983 CB1000C
Other Rides:1997 & 1998 Valkyries
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dpawl31
Getting up steam


Joined: Aug 30, 2012
Posts: 18
Location: NH USA
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Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:53 pm |
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Thanks OldTimer that's a great idea. I am just worried about that because of the heat, it's very brittle looking metal. Should I stick with the JBweld, or do you think a welder could tell me whether on not to go ahead with welding? It's probably just the edges that look brittle because they are rough and have been open / cracked for YEARS. |
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Frank
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Joined: Feb 27, 2010
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Location: Eufaula, Oklahoma
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Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:22 pm |
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Although I'm bad about telling another man how to do his trade sometimes ya just gotta let them be the judge |
_________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda I sold my bike but I still have a 750 and a 900 that I will fix up some day. Right now I´m learning about Goldwings
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