quattro.pilot
ArboristSite Member
Hey folks. Have used the knowledge base of this forum to help with tinkering on my saw over the years, but now with a more significant problem of my own I want to reach out for some assessment (whoever cares to chime in). I wasn't able to find much guidance for case cracking hence why I'm starting a unique thread.
If the crack were only through the thin outer edge of the case bezel I wouldn't be as alarmed, but it appears to be slowly running deeper "under" the case and getting into the bell portion behind the flywheel. I'm not sure if at any point it will actually get into the crank case area? I've done some reading.. I understand that JB Weld is likely useless, and that most would suggest TIG with magnesium rods. The other option is just replace that half of the case, if not the entire thing....
I'm just looking for anyone's professional, or unprofessional, assessment of the damage as it currently stands and perhaps a future prognosis.. i.e. could I just completely ignore it and not fix at all? Cheers, thx -Rob
If the crack were only through the thin outer edge of the case bezel I wouldn't be as alarmed, but it appears to be slowly running deeper "under" the case and getting into the bell portion behind the flywheel. I'm not sure if at any point it will actually get into the crank case area? I've done some reading.. I understand that JB Weld is likely useless, and that most would suggest TIG with magnesium rods. The other option is just replace that half of the case, if not the entire thing....
I'm just looking for anyone's professional, or unprofessional, assessment of the damage as it currently stands and perhaps a future prognosis.. i.e. could I just completely ignore it and not fix at all? Cheers, thx -Rob