cracked force

[stev e]

Hi, I,ve got a 1993 40 hp force that i cracked when i hit a sunken log (? ). its now got a crack in the main case(part between the powerhead and the lowerunit) between the water vents on both sides. I need to know the proper term for the case and any ideas on where to find a used one. thanks for your help

 

[dpminc]

Re: cracked force

That is the exhaust housing. Try my guys at www.twincityoutboard.com

 

[stev e]

Re: cracked force

Thanks, I,ve tried looking it up on the net with that name ,but i always find stuff that looks like car exhaust manifolds. i'll try twincityoutboard. <br />thanks again

 

[stev e]

Re: cracked force

Oh ya, i've also thought of trying to have it welded, any thoughts on that?

 

[Hooty]

Re: cracked force

Sure it'll weld. If it's not to bad, you just might fix it with JB Weld.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[scotiany]

Re: cracked force

Hooty, sorry for my ignorance but, what is JBWELD.

 

[roscoe]

Re: cracked force

JBWeld, its an epoxy?? type putty that bonds to most surfaces, and hardens up like steel. Available at hardware store.

 

[Waterbugtoo]

Re: cracked force

Hit so hard it cracked the exhaust housing? JBweld that sucker? LOL...why not just a piece of duct tape? That would hold just about as well.

 

[robertmcp72]

Re: cracked force

I cracked my lower unit on my 150 hp force and had it welded .It's still holding up.<br />If I was you I wouldn't use the JBWELD if you want it fixed, fix it right the first time.

 

[djunk121]

Re: cracked force

I have used jbweld, it actually works. as for using it on a motor that if it fails, leaves me stranded, well I would have to think about that. <br /><br />it the a failure of the patch would not leaving me stranded I would consider using it. it cost about 5 $ and is fairly easy to use.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: cracked force

JBWeld claims about 4000psi tensile strength and operating temperature to 300 deg C. That's pretty good for an epoxy. However, a good weld in aluminium should be good for up to 30000psi, and a much higher working temperature to boot. There's a time and a place for JBWeld, but usually only large bond area, lowish temperature, lowish strength applications.