aldenb
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Craftsman LT1000 with B&S engine model 407777-0167-E1: This engine has no oil filter or oil pump. Instead, on the driver's side of the engine there is what appears to be a vacuum chamber that somehow fosters circulation of the oil. Its cover is cast alum or zinc or maybe even 'pot' metal. Cover is B&S Part #697474. O-ring is B&S Part #690589. O-ring (square profile) sits in recess in cover. Cover is 3" Dia. This poorly designed cover's center-mounted screw-post cracks easily and there is no replacement cover available anywhere on earth.
Recently, after I had opened this cover in my search for a filter to change, I had a difficult time closing it back up, and apparently not tightening it enough, the engine sprayed out nearly all of its oil from it. When I was cinching it up, the screw-post cracked on me. Have searched for hours online but there is no replacement cover available. I have attempted a repair of the screw-post-boss with JB Weld.
a] What torque value should be applied to close cover?
b] What particular tool should be used to cinch the cover?
c] What sealant might be applied to the o-ring to enhance sealing?
Recently, after I had opened this cover in my search for a filter to change, I had a difficult time closing it back up, and apparently not tightening it enough, the engine sprayed out nearly all of its oil from it. When I was cinching it up, the screw-post cracked on me. Have searched for hours online but there is no replacement cover available. I have attempted a repair of the screw-post-boss with JB Weld.
a] What torque value should be applied to close cover?
b] What particular tool should be used to cinch the cover?
c] What sealant might be applied to the o-ring to enhance sealing?
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