Need Some welding advice
 

Hi yall I have a quick question I'm certain someone on here can easily answer... the back part of my generator/starter has a tab broke off. Question is What type of metal is it and can it be welded/brazed back together or am i better off trying to find a new one somewhere? Thanks in advance and hope all of you had a great weekend. Go Duke!

i believe its cast aluminum, your best bet would be to find a new one.

It will either need to be tig welded or replaced.

Craig made a new one for his starter / generator
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=36647

I would replace it if was me.

My local NAPA store had a replacement starter end frame. Not sure what the part number is.

Thank you Tim and Jeff that was quick and helpful. Ill see if i can have it welded tomorrow. I'm planning on getting paint underway Tuesday.

Theres a NAPA not far from here ill take it over and check thanks Merk

If you get it welded, your going to have to remove the paint....

Man I can't believe I missed that thanks Jeff, that Craig is just too talented, awesome.

If i have to ill just repaint that piece separate later on. No one said this restoration job would be easy lol. Thanks J-Mech

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Hello, and when you get it fixed, don't tighten those end bolts to tight. The adjustment bolt will hold the belt tight. Mike