would you use these cases?

[bentvalve]

here are some pics of my current cases. i might be concerned about nothing.. look and give your thoughts.. would you put your brand new 4mm together in these?

[bentvalve]

and the top...don

[bentvalve]

please let me know if i am worrying about nothing..i just know if this were a 302 ford block it would be a boat anchor.. this was the engine in my bike before i got all crazy and decided to rebuild everything. so it was running and where it was fixed(welded) there was a small leak but i silly-coned it and it stopped. don

[XxMeltIcexX]

Cases are fine, the parts that seal the cases together are not damaged right? ie. places the sealant goes on... other than that its fine, i see you either had some crank bearings come out or whatnot?? Most people like a nice smooth crankcase, both my top and bottom crankcase surfaces are rough for atomization anyways... To each their own

 

Eric

[bentvalve]

there was a new crank and pistons in bike when i got it. i would say from the looks of things maybe a con rod let go? but all of the mating surfaces are good to go..thanks don

[XxMeltIcexX]

i see you just replied, where did you weld it??? I would never use a damaged case, where a leak can occur..

[bentvalve]

well it was welded on clutch side back around the kicker area. it did leak when i changed the fluid but i got it to stop, so would you still use them? don

[XxMeltIcexX]

if you can live with knowing your weld might come loose and f up your gears and clutch lmao... nah, if you think you welded it right and it aint gonna work its way apart its fine, the spring can still fit over the tab right?? lol, just asking... personally i dont like knowing theres a flaw in my cases, i would get a new bottom end .. but thats just me but they should work just fine. a new set of cases is cheap anyways, by the way it sounds with you spendin money with your mustang and other banshee parts i'd go ahead and get some matoon billet cases :biggrin: .. i just saw some of those are my local shop last week, pretty sweet stuff.

 

Eric :beer:

[bentvalve]

yeah trying to work on 2 expensive hobbies is kill'n me!! if i knew the person that welded this stuff i probably would feel better about them.. but i don't. don

[XxMeltIcexX]

yeah trying to work on 2 expensive hobbies is kill'n me!! if i knew the person that welded this stuff i probably would feel better about them.. but i don't. don

 

ha, ya man your best bet is to get some new cases. I know you wanna work on something, but sometimes you just gotta wait lmao :laugh:

 

Eric

[bentvalve]

i guess while im waiting for my leagers and elkas (2 more weeks) i can find a decent pair of cases.. i just want to turn some wrenches..lol.. don

[XxMeltIcexX]

lol you can work on my engine, might have to tear it down again... hope not gotta get some stuff to test for leaks...

[bentvalve]

that sucks.. don

[locogato11283]

i think id just buy new cases..

[bentvalve]

now all i have to do is find a set for a decent price..don