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Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Sat Dec 19, 2020 3:31 amby breakwellmz
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:27 amby Puffs
It sure looks like a nice bike - congrats!
That exhaust might be improved upon, but I do not know what is available for this bike.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:16 pmby Little General
I had a slight set back over the weekend. The cover on the oil pump had some JB Weld on it and after the oil change I noticed oil seeping out at the drain plug. When I tried to snug it up tighter, it broke off. I think that’s why the bike was sold to the guy I bought it from. He said he had no idea of its condition when I bought it. I think I found a new cover from ATKUSA. I’m still waiting on confirmation he has one. If not, I will try a machine / welding shop to weld r up.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:59 amby breakwellmz
Oh bugger!!
I have a feeling that may be magnesium so you may have a problem getting it welded.
If it were mine i think i would re-glue it back on with a suitable epoxy and reinforce/buildup the area with JB weld putty, but then that`s me!
Good luck with it.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:32 amby Puffs
Following a biased and flawed moderator choice (someone posting aggressive personal attacks is rewarded, while my technical posts are removed - behind my back & without any justification!), I have withdrawn from this forum.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:38 amby breakwellmz
That might be the case with a taper thread but not a parallel one, and you can see the damage mark leading up to the fracture.This is effectively a sump plate on the bottom of the engine and i suspect the damage was done by a rock.
A solid threaded insert would be a good repair but personally i would bond it in place at the same time as the broken off piece.
I bet a new one is bloody expensive!
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:23 amby Puffs
Following a biased and flawed moderator choice (someone posting aggressive personal attacks is rewarded, while my technical posts are removed - behind my back & without any justification!), I have withdrawn from this forum.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:11 pmby Little General
Update on my oil pump cover. My best friend owns Wood Brothers Racing. The number 21 NASCAR , oldest race team. Anyway he took my broke cover to his uncle Leonard Wood. He welded it up in no time and cleaned up the threads. Here is a pic of Leonard in action.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:28 pmby DAVID THOMPSON
having friends when in need is always GOOD
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:34 amby breakwellmz
Good old uncle Leonard! Aluminium?
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:56 amby Puffs
Good on you! If you can weld it, that's always best.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:37 amby Little General
Finished product. Leonard said it was cheap aluminum and bubbled a lot but somehow he tested it with brake fluid. It seems brake fluid will find its way through a tiny crack sooner than any liquid.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Fri Dec 25, 2020 5:21 amby Puffs
Great job!
Don't over tighten the plug; consider some (silicone) sealant if it still leaks at the plug.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:14 pmby Little General
And by the way , a new one from ATK USA is $95 and a new one from the UK is $195. Also I plan on removing the entire cover every oil change.
Re: New to me 1995. MZ Country 500
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Sun Dec 27, 2020 3:52 pmby breakwellmz
HUGE price difference! Where are they made? Perhaps there is more than one manufacurer.
