EI Magnet Installation
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From: Saint Peters, MO
When installing a magnet in a prop hub do you use epoxy to hold the magnet in? or maybe steak the edge of the hole?
I have not done this before and need a little guidance.
Thanks....
I have not done this before and need a little guidance.
Thanks....
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I use Loctite 648, which is as stong as epoxy, and heat resistant beyond the temperature where the magnet goes weak.
If need be, stake with a few punch marks. I know 3W does it like that. (The centre punch staking)
If need be, stake with a few punch marks. I know 3W does it like that. (The centre punch staking)
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CH Ignitions told me to use JB weld. I did, it works. He also told me that Locktite is not 100%. He was not keen on staking them. I imagine that is because the magnet might break.
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I use epoxy and then stake them. My converted ST51 has turned over 17,000 with a pipe on it and nary a problem with the magnet. It regularly turns 15,000 with the current setup and has been running for about 2 yrs with the same magnet installation. Like the Energi*er Bun*y it just keeps going and going and going.




