thegasmen
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posted on 21/3/09 at 06:20 PM |
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Damn Speedo Magnet
I am Having Problems Glueing my speedo magnet on to the prop flange it just seems to come off all the time its fine untill i cane it then it just
gives way ive used a new tub of superglue twice and also tried wurth twice any one have any ideas .what has everyone else used
Regards Mick
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coozer
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posted on 21/3/09 at 06:22 PM |
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I used a rough file to key a little flat on the uj then Arildited the bugger on.
Still stuck fast after 1200 miles....
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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prawnabie
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posted on 21/3/09 at 06:23 PM |
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I had the same problem with araldite - I used that metal epoxy that looks like araldite at it has held so far for about 200 miles
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Paul TigerB6
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posted on 21/3/09 at 06:46 PM |
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Did you drill into the flange in order to recess the magnet a bit. Done this with one recently and it got araldited in solidly (and got a coating of
glue over the top of the magent also. I recon a nuclear expolsion wouldnt shift that little bugger now!!
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mr henderson
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posted on 21/3/09 at 06:49 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Did you drill into the flange in order to recess the magnet a bit. Done this with one recently and it got araldited in solidly (and got a coating of
glue over the top of the magent also. I recon a nuclear expolsion wouldnt shift that little bugger now!!
But it might de-magnetise it!
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roadrunner
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posted on 21/3/09 at 06:51 PM |
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Araldite has worked fine for me too.
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westf27
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posted on 21/3/09 at 06:54 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Did you drill into the flange in order to recess the magnet a bit. Done this with one recently and it got araldited in solidly (and got a coating of
glue over the top of the magent also. I recon a nuclear expolsion wouldnt shift that little bugger now!!
we could try that if you like
555
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Jon Ison
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posted on 21/3/09 at 07:09 PM |
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Drilled a small home for mine too, 13k still on there.
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Paul TigerB6
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posted on 21/3/09 at 07:19 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by mr henderson
quote: Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Did you drill into the flange in order to recess the magnet a bit. Done this with one recently and it got araldited in solidly (and got a coating of
glue over the top of the magent also. I recon a nuclear expolsion wouldnt shift that little bugger now!!
But it might de-magnetise it!
Aralditing over the top? It stuck to the sensor pretty well still, and is giving a signal pushing the car about on the drive so seems fine. Not sure
how its meant to de-magnetise a magnet really.
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Jasper
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posted on 21/3/09 at 07:28 PM |
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Yup - another vote for Araldite, and a smear over the top, 2000 miles no probs.... and stuck it straight to the paint on the prop.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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thegasmen
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posted on 21/3/09 at 07:41 PM |
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magnet issues
Thanks fellas
Ill get me self down to b and q tommorow and get some araldite 2 pack epoxy
I thought of drilling it but im fitting it on the edge of the prop adapter flange so its a bit tough.
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mr henderson
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posted on 21/3/09 at 08:23 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
quote: Originally posted by mr henderson
quote: Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Did you drill into the flange in order to recess the magnet a bit. Done this with one recently and it got araldited in solidly (and got a coating of
glue over the top of the magent also. I recon a nuclear expolsion wouldnt shift that little bugger now!!
But it might de-magnetise it!
Aralditing over the top? It stuck to the sensor pretty well still, and is giving a signal pushing the car about on the drive so seems fine. Not sure
how its meant to de-magnetise a magnet really.
Oh dear. Not the araldite, the nuclear explosion!!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_pulse
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Paul TigerB6
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posted on 21/3/09 at 08:51 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by mr henderson
Oh dear. Not the araldite, the nuclear explosion!!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_pulse
Your humour has been wasted on me there Mr H!!
Thinking about it - thats the 2nd time i'll have nuked Richard Quinn's car in 2 weeks!!
1st time!!
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rusty nuts
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posted on 21/3/09 at 10:42 PM |
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Managed to get my sensor to pick up on the propshaft bolts , if you try this make sure the bolt heads are all in the same position or it cause a
speedo fluctuation.
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RoadkillUK
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posted on 21/3/09 at 11:15 PM |
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B&Q's own 'araldite' is good enough.
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
Latest Picture (14 Sept 2014)
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LBMEFM
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posted on 22/3/09 at 06:45 AM |
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To add extra strength I have put small cable ties around each end of the magnet and glued them in too.
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