Anyone heard of JB Weld on knuckle ball pitting?
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Anyone heard of JB Weld on knuckle ball pitting?
I did a reasonable search on the subject and I can't seem to find any info.
I read a while back it was possible to fill the pitting on the outside of a solid axle knuckle ball to smooth it out.
If there is a write up or link to this procedure would you kindly pass it along?
thanks
I read a while back it was possible to fill the pitting on the outside of a solid axle knuckle ball to smooth it out.
If there is a write up or link to this procedure would you kindly pass it along?
thanks
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I actually am in the process of doing it. The JB Weld doesn't seem to be setting up. It is still very tacky and it has been more than 6 hours. It is wet and humid here and that may have something to do with it. I will see what happens in the morning.
Thanks for the response!
Thanks for the response!
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yea i always mix jb and bondo slightly hot (more hardner) also with jb weld i like to put it under a red heat lamp to cure. im interested on how it turns out, iv been pondering on how to fix the pitting on mine next time i reseal...or get longfields
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I went out in the freezing rain and scraped off what I applied earlier.
The JB Weld I was using is at least 10 years old and wasn't curing. I figure the hardener is shot and it would be better to start from new.
I will post up a few pics of the process in a few days.
The JB Weld I was using is at least 10 years old and wasn't curing. I figure the hardener is shot and it would be better to start from new.
I will post up a few pics of the process in a few days.
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24hrs later and two heat lamps 3" away and the JB Weld is fully cured. Amazingly it acts just like bondo (which I am far too familiar with.) lol
I took the JB W down very close to the edge and feathered it out. It is NOT a cosmetic fix but rather a functioning fix. I also put a little on the inside outside of the inner axle seal housing.
I cant see any reason why this procedure wont work to help maintain fit and seal.
Sorry about the big pics..
I took the JB W down very close to the edge and feathered it out. It is NOT a cosmetic fix but rather a functioning fix. I also put a little on the inside outside of the inner axle seal housing.
I cant see any reason why this procedure wont work to help maintain fit and seal.
Sorry about the big pics..
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