I am 68 and the old body aint what it used to be, I even have trouble keeping up with my 14 yr old son on the quad, he rides the Blaster an I ride a Suzi with a IT400 transplant.
I've had decent luck putting the stock together as long as there is something left to weld back together.
Case halves on certain four wheelers are line bored, the blaster is not one of them (suzuki LT250's are so beware!). I've had luck swapping out case halves if damage is too severe to repair.
Secret is safe with me!
I have known the brazing rod used for tacking up the fine edges of a V preparation prior to welding.
That case repair is amazing, just like a well fitting toupee, can't see the join!
Oh man, I can imagine trying it with a spool gun taking the term "throwing the rod at it" to a whole new level.
The intent of this thread was to show people that you CAN do repairs like this without really specialized equipment (I.e. tig welder) and I still stand by that assessment. For someone without a tig welder a mapp gas torch and some "brazing rod" CAN repair a crack or hole. But you better believe, now that I have an AC tig welder, I'm not reaching for the "brazing rod" anymore....
brazing rod = not fun8-|
Good job keepin them alive brother I:I
If everyone who has a busted blaster case throws them away, eventually they'll all be gone (i.e. LT250R cases) and they'll be a MINT to purchase in ANY kind of shape.
Somebody's gotta keep'em alive! I:I