Broken 3b push rod cover HELP (1 Viewer)

[TysonFunk]

The breather tube on my push rod cover on my 84 3B fell off and decided to take a hike down a logging road. Has anyone ever welded a new tube piece on before? The pushrod cover itself is discontinued and I can't seem to find it anywhere. Would I be able to weld it in place if i properly cleaned the surface of the cover? If anyone has any input or knows the whereabouts of where I could find this piece, it would be much appreciated!

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I was just looking at that plate today on my spare 3B. It's a bit rusty and I was wondering if a piece of flat metal would work as a replacement. I have welding a oil pan so I can't see why you could weld on that. Check the classified section there are a few people parting out engines.

 

[gerg]

Super easy to weld, just dial the heat way down.

 

[TysonFunk]

Super easy to weld, just dial the heat way down.

What would be the best way to clean it to avoid porosity in the welds?

 

[gerg]

Wire wheel I'm thinking. I'd tac it in place then remove it from the truck and weld it up.

 

[handcannon]

Not familiar with these motors,but would a splash guard of some kind be needed just inside the push rod cover before welding the new tube on?

Don

 

[gerg]

It has one already.

 

[cruisedeisel]

I would mig it. These engines vibrate ALOT so the secondary support should be part of the new design. Maybe get some electrical conduit with a 90 degree bend.

 

[dare]

FWIW there's meant to be a bracket on the tube that bolts to the oil filter housing, it looks like yours was missing.

 

[David*BJ70]

FWIW there's meant to be a bracket on the tube that bolts to the oil filter housing, it looks like yours was missing.

Yep !

 

[gerg]

Yeah there's way too much vibration to not have a bracket on such a long tube. Our engines can damage stuff like that very easily. Honestly, you can design your tube however you like as long as its not a restriction.