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Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:33 pm
by 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

Re: Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:12 pm
by 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.

Re: Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:18 am
by 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.

Re: Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:25 pm
by Dan Corcoran
Great Ideas, Thanks!

Re: Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:04 am
by 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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Re: Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:50 am
by Vento Solare
John,

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

Re: Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:27 am
by 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.

Re: Clear Engine Ignition Cover Replacement / Repair

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:33 pm
by Dan Corcoran
Producing More? I would like one!