[SEL] broken cam gear

[R & M Ingold]

Further to, a new gear bored out to act as a band will solve the further 
breaking and retain the cam if is part of the casting.
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Allen" <transteck at earthlink.net>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] broken cam gear


> Hi Tom,
>
> My humble opinion is toast. If this is a stationary engine the inertia of 
> the flywheels will keep the engine rotating. If the gear breaks it could 
> send shrapnel that could harm folks. That is worst case. Broken parts can 
> also damage other parts when they fly to hell. Always think safety.
>
> Jeff Allen
>
> Tom Dunlap wrote:
>
>>I was wondering if any on the list knows if a cam gear thats in 3 pieces 
>>can be welded or is it toast?  ....Tom
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