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Old 10-09-2018, 05:48 AM
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Previous owner stripped the backplate mounting holes for the roto start (pull start). What's the correct part number? 51451?
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I would just drill and tap it to the next bigger size. Usually I go to an SAE screw if it was metric to start with and vice versa. Very easy to do and the tools required can be had from a local hardware store.
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Yea I was thinking that or welding in the holes and drilling and tapping back to size. I cleaned the holes, used a release agent on the screws after I bought new ones, and jb welded the holes to see if I could remake the threads. It's just to fine of a thread. I noticed the screws backing out and the starter case is starting to seperate. I already lost one starter last time when I realized what was going on. Thanks for the help.
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JB Weld is worthless for that and TIG welding cast aluminum is an art form not many easily master. Drill out to a bigger size and re-gap for larger screws. Done deal - and it’s a permanent fix.
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I don't think there's enough room to drill it larger. I bought a new part through a lot of searching. It's for a different engine that was a clone of this one. Haven't had time to pull the motor and see if it fits.
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If you were able to source a new part, great. You’re lucky! Otherwise, a little bit of ingenuity will get you far when it comes to “saving” old parts that are otherwise junk. I have engines that would be junk if I didnt put piston and liners from other brands into them. I even converted a ringed engine to ABC with parts from a donor engine. When parts are hard to find, you get creative sometimes.
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Still haven't had a chance to try it out. Still sitting on my desk. You're right. Sometimes you have to start making parts.
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I've got a backplate from a .26maxx I could send to you. I have no use for it since converting over to the sealed backplate with a bump start.
It's not the prettiest, but it was still functioning fine when I took it off. Has a little bit of surface oxidation from leaving it in denatured alcohol and forgetting about it for a while, shouldn't be too big of deal to clean up.
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Okay, thanks! Sent you a PM.

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