rattlesnake wrote:
hmmm.....

my idea was to take out about 1" of the failed tube and fishmouth(spelling?)
both open ends. Inserted tube (with about twice wall thickness) is visible
and can be welded in. How's about this?



I wouldn't even consider it, snake.

This mount BROKE.

It's either too light, or has a stress riser at the break - or both.
(I'm guessing both from the pic)

Consider yourself lucky (you dodged a big bad bullet) and build it again.

Better this time.




Richard

PS: Read Bob's Jesus Factor post again.
And take it to heart...