 Is there a case for this?, engine builders chime in on the usability of this GA case |
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| seanpaulmc |
 Dec 28 2018, 07:46 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 299 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States 
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Hello 914World engine builders (and everyone else) -
A local guy is selling a Type IV case only. It looks like it has been sitting around for quite a while. After looking it over I found a cracked corner where something was used to pry open the split line. Asking the experienced engine builders out there: 1. Is this case usable? 2. Can the crack be repaired? 3. Is it worthwhile getting repaired if it can be repaired? 4. If repairable, recommendation on shops? 5. If usable, in this condition what's a fair price? Of course, this thread is worthless without pictures.           Thank you! |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 28 2018, 08:17 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,580 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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If it’s a giveaway it’s worth fixing...
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| mepstein |
Dec 28 2018, 08:42 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,258 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I’ve given away at least 10 cases and half a dozen core engines. I can’t imagine paying for a case. There is nothing special about a GA case. If you stop by, I’ll give you a good case.
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| Valy |
Dec 28 2018, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,671 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
I threw away a case in similar condition.
You can fix it but it will be more expensive than getting a good case. A core engine is about $400-$500, including everything. Just a standard case in bad condition is worthless. Looking at the journals, they might need to be oversized as well. |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 29 2018, 02:37 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Does it have to be a GA case? 1.7/1.8 cases are often better cases to build on.
Think of a case as a foundation for a house, would you build a house on a crumbling foundation? |
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| seanpaulmc |
Dec 29 2018, 03:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 299 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States
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Thanks everybody. Looks like I’ll pass on this one then.
No, it doesn't have to be a GA case, though he thought it was special. Parts don’t seem to come along that frequently here in Florida, so I thought I’d ask the brain trust. Mepstein, wold love to take you up on your offer I am in Orlando and won’t make it by your way anytime soon. So appreciate the generosity! Love this World! Sincerely, Sean |
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| r_towle |
Dec 29 2018, 05:27 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Jake Raby has a bunch of cases also.
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