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  1. 02-08-2009, 08:08 PM #1
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    Default Lower unit repair


    Had a chunk out of my lower unit since I purchased it. Decided to do a fix on it and will share my technique here in case anyone else has a problem similar.

    This is what I started with



    I took my trusty Dremel and ground the surrounding area so that my "patch" would fit flush and have something to bite into



    For my "patch" I used a piece of expanded metal lath that I hammered as flat as I could get it, then cut to shape.



    I put some tape on the inside to make a "release" for the epoxy, then a piece of semi-rigid plastic sheet behind that to hold the curve.



    Partly fill the area with JB Weld, set the patch in and add more epoxy




    I then covered that with more tape and added heat from a lamp to slow down the epoxy from setting to quick in the cold shop.




    Let set a few days, then remove tape, sand and fill in any low spots with body filler and you end up with this.



    Its a strong fix and cost me a few bucks for epoxy.
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  2. 02-09-2009, 06:30 AM #2
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    Great job!!! Are you planning on painting it?? Thats a great repair you did...and with the expanded metal should be stronger than before. Just like putting rebar in concrete.
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  3. 02-09-2009, 06:36 AM #3
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    nice job ,good ideal
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  4. 02-09-2009, 06:49 AM #4
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    That looks great and a great idea. Like to see it when a man uses his head for something other than a hat rack. Good job. Billy
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  5. 02-09-2009, 10:59 AM #5
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    Nice job!
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  6. 02-09-2009, 12:36 PM #6
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    man thats nice, wish i would have seem this a few months ago. same thing happened to me and i finaaly found a foot and just replaced the whole thing. your one smart cookie! GREAT JOB!!!!
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