JBWeld QUIK might be a better choice. It sets up pretty quick and should
hold everything together. If there are any pinholes you can apply a little
RTV (Silicone sealer) and it will suck into the hole and plug it.
KerryP
Patch panels fabricated
Pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx
dte.net/57imperial
Imperials -- 50 Limo, 57 roadster, 61's, 64, 68 Convert, 73, a 66 300 and a
bunch of lesser marques
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Fielding <a413.4me@xxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Vacuum Hoses Connect to Plastic Nipples
> You could try encasing the whole thing in epoxy. The easiest source for
> it is the Fiberglass body repair kits that they sell at any parts store
> or department store that has an auto section. I should emphasize that I
> do not mean the "Body Putty" or "Body Filler" kits but the similar kits
> with liquid resin and a sheet of white fiberglass cloth. (Don't use the
> cloth, justteh resin & hardener).
>
> You could piece the parts back together and then build up several thiin
> layers of the epoxy to seal and strengthen the assembly. Its runny and
> takes a long time to harden in thin layers so it would take patience and
> consistent application over 2 -3 days. It gets very hot if you try to
> make it too thick all at once and will melt your plastic if you try to do
> it all in one pour.
>
> Ordinary modeling clay is a very good way to hold it all together in the
> right places while you are encasing all the broken pieces. I have
> repaired many vacume operated gizmos with the stuff and it does an
> amazing job. Just make sure to leave enough of the nipples exposed so
> you can get the hoses back on securely.
>
>
>
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