I have a Vortech unit that was given to me just to remove it from the car because it was raising hell. I was able to get everything except the crank pulley. The main drive bearing is obviously bad. I was wondering what kind of job it was going to be to replace the bearing. Thanks for the time you spent on this article. I think I'll try taking it apart now and see what I can do with it.
Take the gears and bearings out wasn't hard. I think I did it under 2 hours with bryant's supervision. I blieve putting them back in would be easier but haven't done it.
do you guys think I should try that material on the housing or have a professional shop do it? I only need it to fill the imperfections in the metal. I'll take some more up close pics soon to post.
I would try to repair it, whats the worst that is gonna happen?, you cant use it? If you do fix it then you are way ahead.
Epoxy could be broke off and end up going through the carb, into the intake, passing the valve after some banging around, end up in the cylinder to do some more banging around on a brand new long block and maybe even part of the valve that got damaged in its travel OR it could work for years without a problem Just saying LOL With that said I would epoxy it and give it a try but NOT ON YOUR brand new engine. Way to much of a risk for me on a new engine, now on some junk I throw together I would give it a go in a heartbeat. Clint Eastwood............ Are you feeling Lucky?
I'll run it by Bryant. You know, I've been meaning to take the blower to a reputable supercharger shop and see what they say. I'm also shopping around to see if someone online is parting one out. I've seen impellars and even just gears for sale. I'm sure there is a lonely housing up for grabs.
Belzona Molecular won't "crack or chip off" It is so dense that you can machine it and even drill and tap it. This stuff makes JB Weld look like cheap 5 minute epoxy. I have used it to repair dents in hydraulic cylinders and rams (2800 psi), hydraulic pump cavities, and even made a trigger for my 357 magnum. I used it to repair the tapered bores in steering knuckles on 5 ton trucks. Until you have used it you can't imagine how dense this stuff is.
