jb weld and other glues

[Russ Maki]

> To: "scott thomas" <scott at dreamtheater.zzn.com>
> From: "Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt at buckeye-express.com>
> Subject: Re: jb weld for timing pin repair?
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
>
> Hello Scott.....Bottom line: Try it first on your bench and see if you
like
> it. Test the results before trying it on the vehicle. Whack the model with
> a hammer, boil it, subject it to a propane burner, drown it in motor oil
> and gasoline, etc.  Just don't blow up your lab.
>
> JB Weld and a long list of other epoxies represent amazing materials if
> used within strict guidelines on correctly prepared surfaces.

Well off topic, I know, but I wanted to recommend a quick-setting epoxy I've
found very valuable. It's NAPA/Permatex Fast Cure Epoxy 45, item No.
765-1157. It seems to set up about as strong as JB Weld but much more
quickly. In 15-20 minutes you can feel it starting to knit, and it's rock
hard in an hour or two. I just used it to secure the rivet retaining the
pull rod in my 4KQ hand brake assembly after grinding part of it away for
removal..

Actually, in reading the label it looks like Permatex specifies 5 minutes
working time at 70 degrees (it's been a little cooler than that up here).

Anyway, it comes in sealed mixing cups, 10 to a can. Excellent.

Russ Maki
Ixonia, Wis.
'87 4000cs quattro