52 Case Repairs
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52 Case Repairs
Did a search and could not find any information for case repairs. I ran across set of 52 cases that have what I would consider a significant through wall crack: left side from top of rear cylinder downward about 3" and then to the front of the case. I have been told they are repairable however, I cannot find anybody online that advertises performing this type of repair. The cases were thrown in on another deal so if unrepairable I am not really losing anything. Do any of you know someone who performs these types of repairs? They are a matched set of cases hence the desire to have repaired versus replacing the left case.
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You need someone who specializes in aluminum welding using TIG. The main issue is getting all the oil out of the crack inside & out. Would probably need to be welded on both sides and machined down, then dye penetrate tested.
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Found these folks on the west coast (have a 49 left case w/ good numbers that needs fixing). Talked to them over the phone. Seems like they definitely know what they are doing.
https://www.knuckleworks.com
Might also call the 74 Shop. He works on a nd restores HD to AMCA standards. He is on your side of the country. If you do contact him and he has a source please post it.
http://www.the74shop.com/home
Haven't contacted thses folks yet either but they state they do aluminum welding and repair services
http://raskcycle.com
https://www.knuckleworks.com
Might also call the 74 Shop. He works on a nd restores HD to AMCA standards. He is on your side of the country. If you do contact him and he has a source please post it.
http://www.the74shop.com/home
Haven't contacted thses folks yet either but they state they do aluminum welding and repair services
http://raskcycle.com
Last edited by panz4ever; Nov 16, 2020 at 11:57 AM.
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