Topic: Is it possible to fix a broken fin?

[greenninja85]

A piece about a inch long and 1/4 deep chipped off my head. I have the piece.  Any ways to get it back on there?

[lone*X]

A VERY GOOD welder could build up the missing area to oversize and you could grind/file it back down to shape.  Seen a few done that way with good results. 

[iron_worker]

Check this link:

http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=362776&page=1

From this project thread:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=52551.0

We just discussed this yesterday in his thread. lol

IW

[MCRider]

I used JB WEld and some furniture veneer clamps on a fin chip a bit larger than yours, top cylinder fin. I had the piece. can't hardly tell.

Can't tell at all as it is hidden under the head fin overhang.

[swan]

Nice one Iron Worker, you beat me to the link!

[greenninja85]

Awesome thanks guys. I have hope again lol

[Garystratos201]

I used JB Weld also just sand off the excess and you cant hardly tell...........Gary

[Damage Inc]

Here's a before and after. I think it will come up fine, with a soda or bead blast. I used a tig welder to build up the fins, a light grind of the bulk and file finish.http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p615/gl455darkly/100_4064.jpg[/img]

[Damage Inc]

Sorry greenninja, I stuffed up the photos some how. I'll try again. If it doesn't work this time I'll give it a miss.

[Garystratos201]

Nice work Damage.................Gary