Guest 1913 T Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Does anybody know where I could find a differential cover for a 1910 White touring car?If not how about somebody to possible cast a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Depending on where you are located, you could have it welded or re-cast at several places. Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1913 T Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I am located in Massachusetts, home of the big TAXES!!!!!Thanks for your helpMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Is it aluminum or cast iron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Stop in at Shaw Farm in Dracut for some good ice cream this summer and say hi to my extended family....I suggest you first try to find a good welding shop and use body filler to hide the weld on the outside.If you really want a new casting, I am sure Skip Carpenter (in your area) will share the one he uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 The Henry Perkins Company in Bridgewater, MA can cast in steel or iron. I had an exhaust flange made there. Inexpensive and very high quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1913 T Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks Steve, I live in Bridgewater & did not even think about Perkins foundry!!!I will take off the cover this week end and see if its weldable or notThanksMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1913 T Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks Mark, I am going to see if its weldable for the summer so I can drive the car, and talk to Skip and some others about who could cast a new one. I will look in Hershey in the fall for a spare, but I may never find one!!Thanks for your helpMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1913 T Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I believe its cast iron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1913 T</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Steve, I live in Bridgewater & did not even think about Perkins foundry!!!</div></div>If you live in Bridgewater, then definitely stop and talk to them. I had a pattern maker make me a pattern for the flange I needed, taking into consideration normal shrinkage during the casting process. The problem was, there was no shrinkage. Depending on how it fits, he may be able to use your old cover as a pattern.He charged me about $35 to cast one flange, so I said to make two in case one breaks. He said, it's not going to break, if you need another, come back. I never needed another. A first-class operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenHupp20 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have no idea how badly your piece is damaged but there is a man in Worcester that repairs blocks with a cold process ,I think it's called stitch weld . It might be an option to look into . Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdome Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 If it is broken in pieces, I think you are better off to cast a new one. There is a particular type of cast iron (name escapes me) that virtually has no shrinkage. If you use the old part as a pattern, it will cost about $50 (maybe less) , about the same cost to weld. Welding might warp it. I would glue the pieces together with a good epoxy like JB Weld. Clamp the pieces to a board to make sure the epoxied parts cure flat. Fill the pits & gouges with body filler and sand finish. Make the piece look as pretty as you want the finished casting to look. You will still have to "clean up" the new casting and drill your own holes and perhaps machine work depending on how complicated the part is. Find a foundry that can turn a small project like yours in a reasonable time. You can ship your ready for casting pattern to Seaport Casting in Toledo Ohio. I've had jobs like yours returned in 3 or 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdome Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 To ad to my above post, the phone # for Seaport Casting & Molding, Toledo, Ohio 419-243-1422. Excellent work and quick turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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