20mercury

Can you repair an aluminum case 4sp Muncie that has an ear broken off?

I suppose you could dress up the break, fashion a new ear out of aluminum bar stock with an angle for hopefully a full penetration weld, and try to weld it up with minimum heat?

Any suggestions or experiences to share?

Much thanks.

cv67

had that happen to two; one weld held the other one broke soon as I torqued the trans down
Think autogear?? makes some stouter cases

sparky77

I would take the trans to a professional welding shop and have them do the repair.

rklessdriver

Nothing to it.

A good welding shop can Vee out the ear and case then TIG weld it back together. It'll be as good as new.
Will

20mercury

Ok and great, much thanks for the responses!

My speculation, but I bet the previous person got frustrated with trying to get that last 1/4"+/- makeup that is always a PITA. Lucky for me, my wife pushes the clutch in and out and I have always been able to get it to finally and fully engage.

sullyman56

I had an ear repaired on my Muncie about two years ago. The welding shop I took it to did a great job. I didn't have the broken ear so they had to make one out of aluminum bar stock. I was surprised how little they charged me and they repaired a crack in the case that I didn't know about.