I broke this part on accident. What is it called and can I get a replacement?
- Thread starter EMM
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You will have to check ebay buy new rack of carbs or hopefully someone is parting out a set. It would probably work the way it is but not ideal.
SenseAmidMadness
CB750 Addict
That is the connection for either the throttle "pull" cable or the choke cable. I suspect it's the latter but I'd need to see for sure which side of the carb rack it's on.
Can you find the piece that broke off? If you can, there's a chance it could be soldered or brazed back into place. Or reattached with JB-Weld if you don't have access to more skookum repair methods.
If you can't find the bit that broke off, you're either going to have to disassemble the carb rack to get that part out for a more professional repair (like going to a machine shop that has a TIG welder and can reconstruct the aluminum and drill/ream a new hole) or find a used replacement part. Like dirtdigger said, a new rack of carbs is likely the easiest way to get hold of that part. Unfortunately.
Can you find the piece that broke off? If you can, there's a chance it could be soldered or brazed back into place. Or reattached with JB-Weld if you don't have access to more skookum repair methods.
If you can't find the bit that broke off, you're either going to have to disassemble the carb rack to get that part out for a more professional repair (like going to a machine shop that has a TIG welder and can reconstruct the aluminum and drill/ream a new hole) or find a used replacement part. Like dirtdigger said, a new rack of carbs is likely the easiest way to get hold of that part. Unfortunately.
Damn. Luckily, I found the little piece that snapped off. Getting a whole new rack of carbs just isn’t an option unfortunately as I imagine that’s probably expensive. If it were to have happened to you, which method would YOU go with to try and fix it? JB weld, or soldered?
SenseAmidMadness
CB750 Addict
Personally I'd probably try soldering first. Getting solder to adhere can be pretty tricky with old parts like this though, especially aluminum.
If that didn't work, I'd pull out the JB.
If that didn't work, I'd pull out the JB.
BAHNST
CB750 Addict
Plastic putty repair....or 3Dprint might b a cheaper way out....
Chrisraven
CB750 Enthusiast
Use the JB weld, it's probably the only thing that is going to save you. Trying to solder/weld that pot metal aluminum would be a nightmare and only compound your troubles. Just fill it in solid with JB Weld (just that area) and then drill a new hole, should work great for you. I keep a big set of tubes around the shop to help out. You don't want to get into taking the rack apart unless you have done it before and you have a rebuild kit to cover off all the little O rings. Just my opinion
dreamweaverx3
CB750 Member
Let me know it goes, I might have a spare for you if it does not work out.