Otto, when it does rain around here it does it impressively!
Dan, leaving a bit more material on the surface is a good thought. Since I was eyeballing the location to drill the hole, it seemed to be a good idea to see the shape of the old opening clearly.
BUT! I am hoping that the JB Weld will work well anyway, because there shouldn't be as much sideways loading on that shaft if the components in the system are lubricated properly and move with relative ease. The main wheel and its gear turn on the shaft - the shaft itself doesn't turn. So if the system requires too much effort when cranking to open/close the windshield, that's when damage will be done. (Of course, I am saying this as one who has never had the regulator attached to the windshield and tried to operate it!)
Nick
