[SEL] broken cam gear

[Rick Rowlands]

I might be able to make you a new one if the old one can't be repaired.

Rick Rowlands
Tod Engine Works

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judge Tommy Turner" <lcjudge at scrtc.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] broken cam gear


> Tom,
>
>    It all depends on the breaks and how they transverse the gear, but I 
> see no reason it couldn't be welded.  I fixed one that was in 2 pieces a 
> few years ago.  I took a large clamp (like a hose clamp except it went 
> around a 8 inch rubber boot) and clamped the pieces together.  I then took 
> a die grinder and v'ed the cracks.  I then preheated with a torch over the 
> entire gear, being careful not to overheat one particular area.  I don't 
> know how hot I got it but a drop of water would sizzle good.  I then 
> electric welded the cracks with Palco 808 rods.  After cooling I took the 
> band off and it worked fine.  There was no gear noise out of the ordinary. 
> A 2 piece repair might be easier than a 3 piece repair like you need. 
> But, I'd give it a try before having a new gear made.
>
> Tommy Turner
> Magnolia, KY
>
>
>
> 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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