is this broken part of my case important?

[haycait911]

see pics. it's where the insert tube runs down from the internal engine t-stat. there was a small bit that was bent back and broke off in my fingers. doesn't seem to be structural, more of a thin part of the casting. what shall I do?

ignore?
JB Weld it?
junk the case?

any input much appreciated. Don.

[proffighter]

It's normal, just ignore. It's a tube behind, no breakthrough

[James Brown]

It's ok, they cast the case half and just punch it out at the factory.

[Flieger]

Yep, there have been a few threads about that. If I was seeing it for the first time, I too would be scared. It is just a core print or something similar.

[Geronimo '74]

See above, nothing to worry about, mine's the same

[HarryD]

Geez Don ... Old timer like you ... Do a search ... Find this thread ... Another 3.0 Rebuild ... Read post #68.

[haycait911]

Originally Posted by HarryD

Geez Don ... Old timer like you ... Do a search ... Find this thread ... Another 3.0 Rebuild ... Read post #68.

Ok, you got me. I was too lazy to do a search this time. thanks for the input everyone. Don.