Badger110 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I’m currently rebuilding a 1979 TS185 for a friend and have come across an issue with the engine and oil feed. The oil pump feeds to the crankcase via rubber hose to a barb on the base of the cylinder which has snapped off. I can’t see how I can replace the barb and corresponding holder as it looks to be fitted to the cylinder by being pressed in, so I need to fix the barb back on. My 1st ( and only so far ) thought is to use solder to do so. The barb is very small with approx 1-2mm ID so it’s going to be a fiddly job. I’m up for any thoughts on how to tackle it differently I believe the barb and part it’s snapped from are brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I think I would drill out part of the barb from the cylinder, such that the remainder of the barb will push into the hole - then Silver Solder the two parts together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 This ^^^ regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 If that fails for whatever reason, drill, tap and use a screw in barb. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Bowie69 said: If that fails for whatever reason, drill, tap and use a screw in barb. TBH that would be my first thought too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 The silver solder was a nightmare so that idea's been binned. Now looking for an M3 threaded barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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