12 gram bucket splitting

[djeclypse]

So I have this older 12g bucket that I really like, came with my phantom, I assume it is one of the older designs. It has a hex surround around the puncture pin to remove from the VASA, no idiot marks! Also it is at least 2/3 turns of all other 12g buckets I've used. Nice and quick. But the bucket has one of the spines split. Is this common? Can a replacement bucket be sourced? Phantomonlone has a different bucket changer on the site, not this one. Thanks!!

[Jonnydread]

Never seen that before, dang

[Hobbes]

Isn't this exactly what duct tape is for?

[RedLeaderSB]

Does it still work? Maybe could put a collar around to prevent further splitting.

[Hobbes]

Good thought, maybe one of those automotive clamps?

[frd333do33]

I'd repair it with alumiweld.

[XEMON]

If you've got access to a lathe, a press fit collar would work well.

[WORR13]

brass ring would be cool, and the knurling would hold it

[WORR13]

have somebody tac it with a tig welder or some kind of jb weld type adhesive for aluminum

[OpusX]

Helluva gorilla grip you've got there. Be careful with your nethers.

[Mr. Hick]

For some reason that reminds me of a 90's Carter Machine bucket changer instead of CCI. As for repair: see post above

[Grendel]

I would go with press fitting a collar (IMO Aluminum). Reshape (vice) and cool the bucket and heat up the ring then press fit together.

[Cunha]

Hose clamp.