Weber 40 DCOE broken float pivot pin arm

[TBone028]

Gents, looking for some suggestions on how to fix my rather drastic problem. The float pivot pin split-arm broke off on my DCOE top cover a while back, and naively I thought I could fix it with JB weld. Well, after taking the cover off this afternoon to install a smaller size accelerator pump jet spill valve, I could see my "repair" was right on the verge of failure, and the gas proof formula JB weld peeled right off.

Right now I'm on the hunt for a used DCOE top cover, but was wondering if there are any fixes you guys would suggest in the meantime? I'm trying to use red loctite to fuse the part together for now since its supposed to be gas-proof after curing, but I'll never feel confident until I can have an actual "mechanical" repair.

Here's a pic I found online that looks exactly like my problem.

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[TBone028]

Thanks Blue, I went down that path and even as far as to call Piercemanifolds this afternoon. The 151 top as I understand is only compatible with plastic floats, whereas I have brass. And when I asked about used parts from Pierce, the person told me I would have to talk with Mike Pierce who wont get back till monday.

Ive been scouring ebay for the past hour...that one you pointed out is one of the best "buy it now" deals...but its all the way in Greece and wouldnt get here till late july!

Appreciate the look-out. Hoping to get lucky with something I'm watching on ebay now...hopefully I can snag it.

[beermanpete]

JB Weld might work but you will need to remove all traces of gasoline, dirt, oil, etc. from the parts. Use the original JB Weld, not the newer fast curing formula. After applying the adhesive clamp the parts together in the correct alignment and leave it to cure for 24 hours.

LocTite won't work. It does not cure in an oxygen environment.

[TBone028]

Yeah, went back down to check progress on loctite and it popped right off in my fingers. I thought I had done a good job with surface prep previously for JB weld, but I dont think I'll ever be satisfied until I "know" its a permanent/secure fix. Oh well, for the time being, I'm just going to have to keep my eye out on ebay.