A block question.

gregww · Dec 4, 2020

Below is a pic of the Tecumseh block for my Wheel Horse 656. It shows one of the bosses for the starter mount is broke. I have considered my options. Leaving it as is, hope for the best, or drill completely through the block, tap the hole, and put a good sealer on the bolt. The location is high in the sump. Any other ideas? What would you do? There are 3 other bolts for the starter.

olddog · Dec 5, 2020

Are you able to drill and tap another (maybe smaller) hole inboard of that one
both on the starter and the block?

gregww · Dec 5, 2020

(quoted from post at 04:18:51 12/05/20) Are you able to drill and tap another (maybe smaller) hole inboard of that one
both on the starter and the block?

hen I first read this, I thought it was an excellent idea. Then I looked at the starter. It has "ears" on it in specific locations. I would have to weld to the starter housing to add more ear. Don't think I want to do that.

Hdonly · Dec 5, 2020

Clean it up really well and JB Weld a stud in place. Use blue Loctite on the nut and don't over tighten it.

Butch(OH) · Dec 5, 2020

Looks like there is a bit of hole left at
the botton? Using a bottoming tap and try
to get a thread or two. Then obtain or
make a stud from a soft bolt so it can be
drilled. Wash to hole and stud thoroughly
with brake cleaner. Apply a bit of JB
weld to the stud and screw it in. When it
is hard drill a small hole , maybe 1/16"
sideways the stud and into the block for
a roll pin. Drive it on and smear a bit
more JB over the repair. Be careful about
tightening the nut.

gregww · Dec 5, 2020

(quoted from post at 07:18:48 12/05/20) Looks like there is a bit of hole left at
the botton? Using a bottoming tap and try
to get a thread or two. Then obtain or
make a stud from a soft bolt so it can be
drilled. Wash to hole and stud thoroughly
with brake cleaner. Apply a bit of JB
weld to the stud and screw it in. When it
is hard drill a small hole , maybe 1/16"
sideways the stud and into the block for
a roll pin. Drive it on and smear a bit
more JB over the repair. Be careful about
tightening the nut.

hat sounds like a plan. Think I will try that. Thanks all. Greg

gregww · Dec 5, 2020

By jumpin-gee-hoss afat. I think it just might work. The stud is screwed in finger tight. There is a 1/16" hole drilled through the stud, and into the casting. A roll pin is driven through the stud and into the casting about 3/8". The pin protrudes from the stud about 1/16". EVERYTHING was was cleaned and then coated with JB weld, then assembled. I scuffed the area with sandpaper to give the JB Weld a little more bite. If it does not work, It will not be for lack of trying.

A block question.

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