crankcase cracked on 175 fast strike

abner

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the crankcase on my 1994 175 fast strike is cracked how do i fix this can you get a used one and put it on or would that not work. ive considered welding it but im afraid it will warp it
 

boobie

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Re: crankcase cracked on 175 fast strike

Where's it cracked ? Any pics would be helpful
 

SparkieBoat

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Re: crankcase cracked on 175 fast strike

Why did it crack?? now that is a very important question that must be answered to proceed any further. pics would be very helpful. boobie is da man
 

Faztbullet

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Re: crankcase cracked on 175 fast strike

Most likely #4 ,5 or 6 as they are the ones that fail most often and push out the crankcase front. As long as its not in a crankcase flange it can be welded. If it is #1 have it pressure tested before any repairs.
 

boobie

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Re: crankcase cracked on 175 fast strike

You never did tell us why it cracked. Need more info ??????????
 

abner

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Re: crankcase cracked on 175 fast strike

i got it welded and back together
 

boobie

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Re: crankcase cracked on 175 fast strike

Great!! Thanks for telling us where it was cracked.
 
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