Re: [FWDLK] Carb Question

[Dave Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron,

I had success with JB Weld. I mixed a small ball first and soaked it in 
gasoline for a week to test if gas would attack it. It remained hard and 
firm. I applied a thick fillet around the break, not just a film in the 
crack area. It has been working now for nearly 20 years.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500


On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 8:35 PM, Ron Waters wrote:

> In this case, it's a non-FL Olds Quadrajet. But the answer could be 
> applied to an AFB as well.
>
> I want to attempt a repair before I have to go looking for a 
> replacement.
>
> Ron
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "paul" <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Carb Question
>
>
> > On 1/19/2012 9:13 PM, Ron Waters wrote:
> > > In the course of rebuilding a carburetor, a small, somewhat critical 
> > > tab
> > > broke off. The carb is made of cast aluminum.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of an epoxy that will permanently glue this back ? 
> > > I
> > > was sure JB Weld would do the trick. But instead, the tab dislodged
> > > itself within a few minutes. This was after waiting 24 hours for the 
> > > JB
> > > Weld to dry.
> > >
> > > Ron
> >
> > what type carb?  what application?  some are 'white' metal, an alloy 
> > and not aluminum.
> > it might be that you need a replacement ?
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Paul Holmgren
> > Mine: 2 57 300-C's in Indy
> > Hers: 05 PT GT R/T HO Stage 1
> > Hoosier Corps L#6
>
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