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Old 07-25-2006 | 01:54 PM
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Default RE: pitts muffler coming loose.


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J-B Weld is your friend.

A little judiciously used does the trick.

I would think JB Weld would never let you take it off again unless you use a hammer and chisel. It's designed to withstand more temp than we are dealing with on a glow engine
Actually J-B weld is not permanent.

Nor as strong as say Epoxy AFAIK.

I've had no problems removing components that have been J-B welded.

It was suggested here that I use J-B weld on a muffler exhaust that swiveled in flight thanks to the heat... this worked perfectly.

The components require a bit more strength to turn or dislodge much like Locktite.

However J-B weld does not break down like Locktite does at high temperatures, so it's better suited for the engine applications.