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Found this crack in the dog ear after I put the clutch stuff back in. The crack gets wider when the clutch is operated. I'm sure it's just a matter of time before the ear breaks off. Can this be welded? or maybe try quick steel epoxy.

There is a "bodge" I suppose that could be tried. Find a steel strap the width of the standoff ear and wrap around the curved end. Then in a couple of places, drill through the strap and tap into the aluminum for a screw to hold the strap in place. Seems like it would be enough to keep the curved end from opening up under load.

Kurt in S.A.

Aluminium alloy can be welded with a Mig or a Tig but you need someone who knows what he's doing. That ear takes quite a bit of pressure when the clutch is pulled...

Rob

Got her welded, Best 60 bucks I ever spent. Let's hope she holds. Gentleman that did it has been welding for 50 years.

How's the hole? Did the heat have any effect on how the pin that rides in hole?

Kurt in S.A.

Looks a decent job... I hope it lasts..

Rob

It's all back together and clutch works like a charm.

KellyVB 75R90S wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:08 am It's all back together and clutch works like a charm.

That's great... as long as it works like a clutch as well...

Rob

KellyVB 75R90S wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:08 am It's all back together and clutch works like a charm.

Good deal!