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    gcalkins Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 22, 2009, 06:34 AM
    Gardenway Plastic Housing Erosion / Hole
    My 15 year old Gardenway 4 HP (Techumseh) Mdl 47031 has plastic impeller housing. The housing has been eroded from the inside due to the abrasion of leaves, etc. I have tried to temporally patch the hole with (suprise) duct tape and I have tried a more permanent repair w/ 2 part epoxy. Nothing worked.

    How can I make a permant repair?

    Thanks.
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    Nov 22, 2009, 07:21 AM

    Hi,
    I would say that it is not considered a repairable part, but rather a replacement option. Below is a link the parts breakdowns of most of the 1994 models.
    MTD Shredder Illustrated Parts | ManualsOnline
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    Nov 22, 2009, 09:47 AM

    Thank you.

    I may try one more repair before I replace the housing... or, more likely, the whole machine.

    I will look at riveting a piece of aluminum over the hole w/ a silicon bead as a sealant. What the heck.
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