Broken clutch lug
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johnpeterson
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Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:56 am quote
I recently purchased a Motovespa 150 Sprint engine and when it arrived the adjustment lug on the underside of the engine was snapped off.

Does anyone know if there are companies who supply a 'bolt on' version as a from of repair?

Many thanks
znomit
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Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:11 am quote
Welcome to MV.

Can you post a pic of the adjustment lug?
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Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:52 am quote
Presumably this is an older manual Vespa, so I'm moving this to where you might meet some comprehension.
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Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:07 am quote
Is what you call the lug, the 8mm adjuster? Or the aluminum cast piece the 8mm adjuster screws into?

If it’s the adjuster get an easy out and unscrew it. If it’s the cast piece you need to find an aluminum welder.
johnpeterson
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Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:35 pm quote
It's the aluminum lug on the bottom of the engine - it's snapped completely off. I thought I could get an engineer to fabricate a replacement and bolt if straight on. At that part of the engine casting it must be solid aluminum so could be drilled and threaded.

Any other options?

I'll upload a photograph tomorrow.
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Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:07 pm quote
The Bfa Motors have this for the clutch adjustment.https://www.sip-scootershop.com/en/product/counter-bearing-clutch-cable-sip-bfa-engine-rear_11352670?q=Bfa%20chutch%20cable
It might be what you're looking for.
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Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:28 pm quote
johnpeterson wrote:
It's the aluminum lug on the bottom of the engine - it's snapped completely off. I thought I could get an engineer to fabricate a replacement and bolt if straight on. At that part of the engine casting it must be solid aluminum so could be drilled and threaded.

Any other options?

I'll upload a photograph tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure what you are talking about is the aluminum "ear," the slack adjuster screws into this.

If this is the case, I would TIG weld up the area, drill the hole, and tap for the slack adjuster.
johnpeterson
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Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:05 am quote
Photograph
Here is a photo of the damaged lug

IMG_0269.JPG

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Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:40 am quote
Have it repaired...
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Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:37 am quote
you could drill and weld a bracket on there. BUT

by far and away the best way is to have it built up again with weld then shape it and drill and tap a new thread.
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Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:16 pm quote
GickSpeed wrote:
johnpeterson wrote:
It's the aluminum lug on the bottom of the engine - it's snapped completely off. I thought I could get an engineer to fabricate a replacement and bolt if straight on. At that part of the engine casting it must be solid aluminum so could be drilled and threaded.

Any other options?

I'll upload a photograph tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure what you are talking about is the aluminum "ear," the slack adjuster screws into this.

If this is the case, I would TIG weld up the area, drill the hole, and tap for the slack adjuster.
The ONLY way to do it. Dont waste your time, energy, or money; on any other method. Do it properly.
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Wed Mar 03, 2021 5:29 pm quote
GeekLion wrote:
GickSpeed wrote:
johnpeterson wrote:
It's the aluminum lug on the bottom of the engine - it's snapped completely off. I thought I could get an engineer to fabricate a replacement and bolt if straight on. At that part of the engine casting it must be solid aluminum so could be drilled and threaded.

Any other options?

I'll upload a photograph tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure what you are talking about is the aluminum "ear," the slack adjuster screws into this.

If this is the case, I would TIG weld up the area, drill the hole, and tap for the slack adjuster.
The ONLY way to do it. Dont waste your time, energy, or money; on any other method. Do it properly.
Could a person weld a nut in there, then clean it up?
GickSpeed
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Wed Mar 03, 2021 5:49 pm quote
Christopher_55934 wrote:
GeekLion wrote:
GickSpeed wrote:
johnpeterson wrote:
It's the aluminum lug on the bottom of the engine - it's snapped completely off. I thought I could get an engineer to fabricate a replacement and bolt if straight on. At that part of the engine casting it must be solid aluminum so could be drilled and threaded.

Any other options?

I'll upload a photograph tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure what you are talking about is the aluminum "ear," the slack adjuster screws into this.

If this is the case, I would TIG weld up the area, drill the hole, and tap for the slack adjuster.
The ONLY way to do it. Dont waste your time, energy, or money; on any other method. Do it properly.
Could a person weld a nut in there, then clean it up?
Only if it's an aluminum nut. but why? why not do it right?
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