Reply To: K35 Mag Plate Repair?

[John Gragg]

Buccaneer wrote:

Something I might try myself some day in your situation, is to alumi-braze
that piece back on, but don’t use that clamping bolt anymore
to tighten the mag plate.
Instead, one could drill and tap a hole in the “unbroken” portion of the ring,
and use some kind of friction plug, i.e., a nylon bolt.
Anyone think that would work?

 

I really like that idea. Might add a thin stainless collar (think about the modern (40’s / 50’s mags) so the plastic nut is not riding directly on the powerhead boss, instead the bolt is putting indirect pressure on the boss. Eliminates wear on the plastic nut.

Good idea, or no?

Thanks Buccaneer!

What does the group think?

John Gragg
RIverside, CA

Just starting in the hobby, please be patient.

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