need help

[txargyll]

I have a clarke 151en. Bought on fleebay. The plastic feed roller has 'issues' see pic where i have arrowed the problems.

1. The twist bit is missing, just a nut in its place (not a biggie as the nut does same job)

2. This roller cap is missing so the roller pops off (pain in the back side, but usable, only popped off once in 3hrs use.

3. There is a crack here, its not all the way through but is under stress (this is my biggest issue, as it means the line is not gripped properly causing bad and irregular wire feed)

4. I don’t have a screw on mine and it wont just pull off, how do I remove this to attempt repair fo the crack shown in 3.


I want to know if anyone has repaired such a thing with plastic weld, epoxy or whatever with any success, it just needs strengthened before it snaps.

Any help appreciated

(products i am considering:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PLASTIC-R...267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51c3b19d6b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plastic-P...668?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56554d4c7c)

 

[octo0072000]

how about a new wire feed unit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Mi...mp-Welder-Same-Day-Shipping-E92-/301445732812

 

[txargyll]

To be honest the mig cost 100, i would rather repair it than buy a new part but thanks for link, ill keep an eye out and if i find a 50 spot behind the couch ill buy it lol.

 

[Rig Pig]

I doubt that glue alone will do it, you will probably have to make a metal plate to reinforce it, you may be able to weld the plastic with a heated metal rod.

 

[Cobbler]

Weldequip do the proper replacement Clarke item for £50, if you decide to replace it, maybe easier to fit the correct bit