cracked thermostat housing

[Crazyguypa]

I managed to over tighten a plug and put a crack in my thermostat housing. Would anyone happen to have a junk motor with a good thermostat housing they would be willing to sell. The motor is a LDT-465-1D.

I told the wife what I wanted for christmas.......... I don't think she was amused.

 

[Westech]

ha.. oops I think we all done stuff like that before. o well at least is was not the engine block like my BRAND new Harley in 2003.... i had a switch replaced and the 17 yo tech drove it right up in the block and split the case wide open...... 6 months later i had a new number stamped case. Never ran right after that.... sold the bike with 200 miles on it.

 

[Crazyguypa]

yeah I just went a 1/4 turn too much. I wonder if this can be brazed to fix the crack. I'd rather just replace it since it will most likely fail when i'm in the middle of nowhere.

 

[glcaines]

I would replace it. You can find a cheap one very easy.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Pm headed your way.

 

[cranetruck]

I should have an extra, let me know if gimpy can't help...

 

[Crazyguypa]

Thanks for the replies guys. I was able to get a hold of Jeff from Front Line and will be picking it up on Monday. It's nice having a dealer <5 mins away.

 

[deathrowdave]

Normal tightening at my work -- TIGHTEN UNTIL IT BREAKS THEN BACKOFF 1/4 TURN.

 

[Flyingvan911]

Husband: "Honey, I want a truck part for Christmas."

Wife: "Well it's better than another darn truck."