GXV120 pull start repair necessary

slow_runner said:

The tab that retains the cord wheel in my pull start is about to give up the ghost. At the 90 degree juncture, one side of the tab has come adrift completely and the other side is fractured and will not last much longer.
I had a quote of $50 to micro weld which is a bit over the top for this job and my pocket.
New pattern units are able to be got for the same dollars but I like the thought of keeping it original and I believe the pattern part is not of the same build quality. This tab would appear to be the weak link..

Has anyone remedied this situation and can offer suggestions for a lasting repair?
I had thought of bending a 90 degree replacement tab and pop riveting?
What say those experienced with such?

Thanks for any help.

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jsalis57 said:

Have a picture? I have a complete pull cord assembly from a dissembled HR 214 SX.

Jeff

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tranchinh said:

Jeff,I need 2 rear wheels from that model if you don;t charge me too much

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jsalis57 said:

Have a picture? I have a complete pull cord assembly from a dissembled HR 214 SX.
Jeff

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slow_runner said:

Thanks very much Jeff. Unfortunately(?) I am in Auckland, New Zealand and the freight might make the whole business uneconomic. :biggrin: Unless you packed it in your luggage on your way south for a holiday ?

The unit is the same as this one on this You Tube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJed0YZxhpU

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tranchinh said:

Jeff,I need 2 rear wheels from that model if you don;t charge me too much

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jsalis57 said:

I have two front wheels that fit a 214SX if you are interested. They look the same as in your picture but if you have rear wheel drive the wheels are different.

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