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Discussion in '348/355' started by yelcab, Sep 27, 2016.

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  1. yelcab

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    #1 yelcab, Sep 27, 2016
    I got a clutch master cylinder and the fork seems to be a little short. I already threw away the old master (that was stupid) so I took a look at the Ricambi site. The fork, 170627, is listed for $500. A simple metal fork. I just fell out of my chair.

    So, I am going to weld an M8 nut to the fork to make it longer. That by itself paid for the welder.
     
  2. Dave rocks

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    #2 Dave rocks, Sep 27, 2016
    Another couple of jobs would pay for the TIG :)
     
  3. bobzdar

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    #3 bobzdar, Sep 27, 2016
    I have a small MIG/flux core welder mainly for exhaust and other around the house stuff (just welded my BIL's mower deck saving him $300). I don't bother with the gas shielding unless it's something structural or I want it to be pretty. It paid for itself the first time I had to do some exhaust work on my Jeep.

    I have a buddy with a Miller TIG, so if I need anything serious welded or aluminum (or want it to be really pretty), I just take it to his house.
     
  4. SoCal1

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    #4 SoCal1, Sep 27, 2016
    I'm really frugal. I buy nothing unless it keeps it's own

    Keep welding!!!!!
     

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