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How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 7:52 pm
by fowljesse
Cjthor's Dad-in-law is a master welder, and I'll find out soon if he can do it, but if not, is it fixable? I assume it'll have to be heated up, and "Sweat welded", but it seems like it would take special equipment.
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 8:39 pm
by Whisper
Umm...welding, probably. And then machine it. Don't know if fixing it is a good idea, though... I'd feel better getting a new one.
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 8:56 pm
by progt91
^^^^^ im with him on this one, better to be safe than sorry
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 8:58 pm
by Juans_93_MX3
how did it break?
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 9:02 pm
by Ryan
broke via shipping company.
Just superglue that thing. No issue.
If the repair is professional, it should be okay. The worst thing that happens is you need a new head AND cam later
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 9:11 pm
by mitmaks
it's not cast iron is it?
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 9:30 pm
by Red Rocket
Looks cast to me, Its probably shot. If you can get that piece off the cam, then you could have a new piece machined to fit, and then fit on the cam.
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 1:20 pm
by cjthor
not weldable
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 2:14 pm
by fowljesse
I wish I could curse on this forum.
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 2:53 pm
by onlytrueromeo
Just use sci-fi curses. Frak. Frell. Dren.
Humor heals all wounds?
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 2:55 pm
by fowljesse
Yeah
Shazbat!
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 2:58 pm
by onlytrueromeo
LOL at Mork and Mindy reference.
How about: Smegma!
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 3:04 pm
by fowljesse
Eewww.
Now, that's a real one. I can't even say what it is.. but Google will.
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 3:06 pm
by marcdh
dang, unlucky Jesse! I take it this is one of the cams you do need? (as in you already have 2 kl31s).
Re: How to fix this broken cam?
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 3:42 pm
by onlytrueromeo
It was used profusely in Red Dwarf...btw British Sci Fi comedy = win.