Mid 80s Honda clutch cover restoration

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Edited Date/Time 3/5/2020 1:33pm
So what’s better for filling in the mag rot? some say Devcon others JB weld?

I’ve never used Devcon.. does it flow like JB when heated?

I’m restoring a cover for an 84 250. The water pump seal surface is in great shape.. however the oil seal only 50% is still good.. the rest has a bit pitting.

If Devcon then what kind? They have a lot of products.

Not looking for a repro cover as there is no Honda logo.
Thanks in advance.
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Steve F 2/20/2020 6:03am
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I think you are good with either,both are good in my opinion:&ltWink
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Steve F 2/20/2020 10:11am
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No,sorry I didn't. I don't even see where the notifcation is?

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Chance1216 2/20/2020 11:53am
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Steve F wrote:
No,sorry I didn't. I don't even see where the notifcation is?
I sent one to retrofun.
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Steve F 2/20/2020 11:56am
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I don't know what that is? Is there a link?
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retrofun 2/20/2020 8:01pm
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Here’s my cover. It’s not that bad and most surfaces are intact. Other that the oil seal area.


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riv187 2/21/2020 5:31pm
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I bead blasted one clean,,,then used JBweld,,carve it out with dremel. Then used a 2 part epoxy paint, Klass Kote brushed over every surface that sees water.
Then use Waterless Evans in the cooling system.
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retrofun 2/21/2020 6:13pm
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riv187 wrote:
I bead blasted one clean,,,then used JBweld,,carve it out with dremel. Then used a 2 part epoxy paint, Klass Kote brushed over every surface that sees...
I bead blasted one clean,,,then used JBweld,,carve it out with dremel. Then used a 2 part epoxy paint, Klass Kote brushed over every surface that sees water.
Then use Waterless Evans in the cooling system.
I did one about 10 years ago, used vinegar to clean out the corrosion then just used JB heated with a heat gun.. worked fine when I sold the bike.

I’m keeping this one for my collection, will be a showroom restoration, I’ve spent a fortune on nos parts already. Just want it done right, as my ocd won’t let me do it half assed.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I will stick with JB weld on this one.
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riv187 2/22/2020 6:27am
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riv187 wrote:
I bead blasted one clean,,,then used JBweld,,carve it out with dremel. Then used a 2 part epoxy paint, Klass Kote brushed over every surface that sees...
I bead blasted one clean,,,then used JBweld,,carve it out with dremel. Then used a 2 part epoxy paint, Klass Kote brushed over every surface that sees water.
Then use Waterless Evans in the cooling system.
retrofun wrote:
I did one about 10 years ago, used vinegar to clean out the corrosion then just used JB heated with a heat gun.. worked fine when...
I did one about 10 years ago, used vinegar to clean out the corrosion then just used JB heated with a heat gun.. worked fine when I sold the bike.

I’m keeping this one for my collection, will be a showroom restoration, I’ve spent a fortune on nos parts already. Just want it done right, as my ocd won’t let me do it half assed.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I will stick with JB weld on this one.
As added insurance,,consider the 2 part epoxy paint Klass Kote, or something similar so everything inside is sealed.
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retrofun 2/22/2020 5:16pm
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I will look into it, thank you.
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RyanLester761 3/5/2020 1:33pm
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I glass bead blasted one, JB Welded (with a greased seal installed), pulled the seal when dry and then black Cerakoted the inside and out of the cover. It worked well for about a year so far. Here is the only photo I have saved at the moment.

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