dissolving epoxy
10-08-2005, 07:07 PM
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dissolving epoxy
I have a motor mounted in my plane and 5 minute epoxy has been placed over the nuts and threads of the bolts holding the motor.
How can I remove the epoxy?
Space limits any attempt to cut or grind.
How can I remove the epoxy?
Space limits any attempt to cut or grind.
10-09-2005, 10:59 AM
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RE: dissolving epoxy
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Acetone will help if you can keep it on long enough to soften it up.
Acetone will help if you can keep it on long enough to soften it up.
10-10-2005, 01:49 AM
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RE: dissolving epoxy
Yeah, I test tried acetone on a scrap mixing stick with epoxy on it before I posted this thread,it did not work.
I can get at the epoxy with a soldering iron and will try that , thanx.
I can get at the epoxy with a soldering iron and will try that , thanx.
10-10-2005, 07:05 AM
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RE: dissolving epoxy
Five minute epoxy is fairly brittle when it hardened. If you can get at it, you should be able to chip it off with a sharp tool. Otherwise, hold a soldering iron on the bolt for a minute or two and you should be able to unscrew it easily.
Good flying,
desmobob
Good flying,
desmobob
