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To supplement what David said above, ZF cases TIG-weld nicely so the chopped up ZF is indeed fixable. But the machined surface on the case front will warp into a potato chip from weld heat, so better have a big lathe or a mill & rotary table available to re-true the surfaces after repairing. Or a bellhousing won't fit square. Then you can start building your own throwout nose to fit the flattened spot, as trying to reweld that area will distort the front mainshaft bearing recess, requiring even more machining. Personally, I think I'd run the cut case as-is, behind a moderate power engine but NOT with a high-horse V-8. Sawzalls should require a license for some people.....