Sump Spacer

[buellish1]

Does anyone know what the spacer between the block and the sump is made from. aluminum, magnesium? Guzzi calls this part (flange black) and the part number is GU01003290. I have to get it repaired and it would be helpful to know the material it's made from.

Thanks in advance!

[docc]

I reckon an aluminum alloy.

Damage from the sidestand attachment?

 

[gstallons]

Can you post a pic of the "damage" ?

[buellish1]

Yes Docc, damage from the sidestand attachment.

[docc]

2 hours ago, buellish1 said:

Yes Docc, damage from the sidestand attachment.

So, good question: Can this be repaired?

[Lucky Phil]

30 minutes ago, docc said:

So, good question: Can this be repaired?

Yes it can quite easily. Built it up and fill in the threaded hole with weld and dress it with a die grinder back to original profile then drill and re tap the hole. Pre heat the whole spacer to around 150 deg C and weld it in a few stages to prevent distortion of the sealing faces. 

Phil

[buellish1]

I took the bike to a friend who is a highly skilled welder and fabricator, who said he can repair it, he just wanted to know what the base material is to help with wire selection.

[Pressureangle]

I always install a Time-Sert in soft holes if it's been repaired, or even if it's a known point of failure and it's apart and accessible.