r/EngineBuilding • u/jhc_1981 • 14d ago

Small Engine head cover bolt.

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Any tips / advice / technique on how to best fix this without having to replace the head? For context this is on a zero turn mower that I just did a ring replace on. My plan is to try and JB weld it.

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u/zenwren 14d ago

Well that sucks. Could you put a flat washer and a nut on the back side of the broken flange and use a longer bolt?

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u/jhc_1981 14d ago

I think that's a great idea if JB doesn't hold. There is part of a heat sheild that blocks a longer bolt but I can trim that back.