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 Cracked motor cover
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05/30/17 01:13 PM
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Eddyc01
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I have a 2006 90 hp Evinrude e-tec that has a crack on the side of the motor cover close to where the latch is.
How can I fix this?
I don't want a cheapie temporary fix.
I want the repair to be sturdy and last like it's never been cracked.
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Re: Cracked motor cover
[Re: Eddyc01]
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05/30/17 03:13 PM
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Mark C
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Look around online for a used one. There's usually quite a few on eBay.
You are not a good or nice person.
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Re: Cracked motor cover
[Re: Mark C]
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05/31/17 03:00 AM
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Eddyc01
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Look around online for a used one. There's usually quite a few on eBay. Tried looking. Couldn't find one. New ones are almost $800. I just want to fix what I have. I'm on a budget.... 
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Re: Cracked motor cover
[Re: Eddyc01]
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05/31/17 01:40 PM
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spankyttx
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is it smc, frp or good ol fiberglass?
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Re: Cracked motor cover
[Re: Eddyc01]
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06/02/17 12:27 AM
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Eddyc01
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Don't know(??)
It's a 2006 model year Evinrude if that helps any.
To me it looks like plastic...
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Re: Cracked motor cover
[Re: Eddyc01]
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06/02/17 03:39 AM
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spankyttx
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it's smc or frp then, i'm bettin it's smc, and the crack is fairly straight and no fibers in the plastic showing, 3m 58115 or 8115, works with both frp/smc, prep and sanding is important along with channel grinding and backing material, the slower the drying time the better, fiberglass cloth is stronger than mat and i would carefully bond the crack and check fit before repair/reinforcing the backside...read the instructions
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Re: Cracked motor cover
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06/03/17 04:48 PM
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T Bird
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If it was mine, I'd stop drill each end of crack and apply JB Weld from the inside. Good to go.
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Re: Cracked motor cover
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06/03/17 07:19 PM
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CHAMPION FISH
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I agree with t Bird and then but a cover for it.
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Re: Cracked motor cover
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06/05/17 12:50 PM
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Tommy Yetts
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Re: Cracked motor cover
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06/12/17 06:05 PM
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Tjbev13
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JB weld and a vented outboard cover!
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