JB weld for an oil gallery?
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JB weld for an oil gallery?
I need to block off an oil gallery on this scooter case.
The gallery delivers oil under pressure.
Can I use JB weld to block it off at the point I am indicating with the pencil tip?
I am trying to duplicate the "groove" in the second picture.
The gallery delivers oil under pressure.
Can I use JB weld to block it off at the point I am indicating with the pencil tip?
I am trying to duplicate the "groove" in the second picture.
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Without more context, what this is, or what it's used for, what the part looks like that goes onto it.
What about welding it? I guess if that surface has to be perfectly flat, and machining isn't an option that might not be the best way. Or if the entire groove needs to be filled or not.
What about welding it? I guess if that surface has to be perfectly flat, and machining isn't an option that might not be the best way. Or if the entire groove needs to be filled or not.
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I have a twin cylinder Kohler engine. The back of the case was destroyed by an exploding battery, which sprayed acid all over and ate holes in the case. I wire brushed off the corrosion, and slathered it with JB weld. Sealed up the holes, and has lasted for several years. This is the bottom of the engine (crankcase), so it holds the oil. Hasn't leaked a bit.
I'd say go for it.
I'd say go for it.
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whats wrong with filling that with silicone and letting it dry? Unlike JB Weld, silicone doesnt have the potential to crack and get tiny sand-like pieces everywhere. I have used JB weld before to plug stuff, but they aren't under pressure, however I have used JB weld on pressurized coolant systems.
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