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    Interesting I believe those rods are simiar to durafix low temp aluminum brazing rods that require mapp gas. I have another head which is awaiting recycling I could drill a hole and you could see if it would work out. If you are game emai me and we can discuss. We would just need a straight edge...
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    Found a replacement chain guide retaining pin one side a bevel which needs to be present once reconstructed the other side threaded for pin removal with a slide hammer.
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    Apparently JB weld over time with heat cycling will shrink so its my opinion that this would be a temporary fix.. Now I'm leaning on turning a copper pin and having it tig welded as Tom had suggested. If anyone knows a shop with a resonable rates and a lot of experience that would be great.
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    Johnwa I have used jb weld on external engine repairs before but I am somewhat concerned being oil soakred with lots of vibration and heat that a failure may occur. If it gets caught up in the chain and the engine being an interference engine bad things may happen.
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    Ok I have started this thread to fix some issues that may have been present with my other user name. This thread however just continues from my other thread.
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    Just wondering if anyone has comments on the use of durafix brazing rods, for aluminum. Or wondering if a 3/8" aluminum dowel be shaped to fit and brazed in or glued in. Then a bit of drilling would just be needed.
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    Ok I made some measurements the largest drill bit I could get through the hole was 23/64 and it was a sloppy fit. Not certain how much room a drill press requires but not a lot of room to work with if the same angle cut?
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    Apparently something may have been wrong with my prevous screen name so if you notice my name change that was at the request of a moderator. I like your thinking Janger my concern would be the press in fit hopefully that won't cause a fracture in the casting? But once the bushing is in the...
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    The hole now is about 3/8", not certain but it maybe wise to enlarge and clean up that hole first? Then size the plug and thread, glue, or press fit something and final machining.
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