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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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JB will work..I once used it on a CR 500 engine case..The two strokes have positive and negative pressure in the case and it stood up well for years..great stuff..
 
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Old Nov 17, 2020 | 06:33 PM
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Default Cracked m8 engine block

Crack engine block m8. Any suggestions? Look below the Vin play.


 
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Old Nov 17, 2020 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by moosh
might try JB weld

http://jbweld.net/index.php
That's what I would say, That JB weld is good Stuff, grid a slight Groove put Two coats Of JB weld.
I had Mastercraft boat Ford 351 Head that cracked above a Spark plug, the two coats of Jb weld held for 5 years. No leaks
 
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Old Jan 1, 2021 | 01:10 PM
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It can be welded look for a good welder experienced in repairs i had one done cost $75
 
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Old Jan 1, 2021 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wurk_truk
You have to pull the engine. You split one of the engine cases.

Let this be a cautionary tale to others... do not pull plug on engine unless you know what you are doing. That plug is NOT a drain plug. It is a tapered pipe plug
How many times are people warned against this. They fall for that get every last drop out crap. And so many times this is the result.
Sorry you had to go through this.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2021 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by evostroker
JB will work..I once used it on a CR 500 engine case..The two strokes have positive and negative pressure in the case and it stood up well for years..great stuff..
I did the same with a PE 175 35yrs ago, still runs today
 
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