Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

[Dan Corcoran]

The swinging cover over the ignition key broke at the little nub the screw goes into.

Anyone have any luck repairing (5200?) or replacing it?

Dan
Strider

[jng7000]

The company that supplied those covers is out of business last I heard. Might be able to find some type of plastic fabricator locally to make a new one or just go to Home Depot and pick up a piece of plexiglass and make a new one. Alternatively you could you grind off the nub and maybe put a hinge on the top? I've thought about doing that to mine thinking it may work better.

[Vento Solare]

I purchase some clear Lexan at Home Depot and traced the old one using a scroll saw, then carefully drilled the holes. I masked the edge on the backside and painted the outer edge black, then put on foam with adhesive along the edge. It works great.

[Dan Corcoran]

Great Ideas, Thanks!

[JohnGreifzu]

I finally pulled the trigger on this replacement. The Plastic Factory in Bridgeport, CT made it. I chose the tint. Very reasonably priced and great customer service. https://www.theplasticfactoryct.co

Bill's recommendation on painting the outside edge (1/2 inch all around) was great. Much better result than the black vinyl tape used by the factory.

Before and after pics below.

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[Vento Solare]

John,

Do they have the dimensions to produce this for a "standard" order, or was it a one time custom build?

[JohnGreifzu]

It was a one-off using my old one as a template. I am happy to give the old one back to them as the mold if this is something we think is worth doing.

[Dan Corcoran]

Producing More? I would like one!