Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:35:06 -0600
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Another helpful product
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Speaking of helpful products that come in a slice-off tube, I was amazed
when years ago I was driving my diesel westy through a rural field on a
rough road and noticed after I parked that my gas tank had been split open
and was leaking. I drove to the nearest auto parts store and described the
problem. They sold me a gas tank repair stick that you cut off and roll
into a ball until the two components are mixed together and then plug it
into the hole in the bottom of the tank. I did that and it held perfectly
for a decade until I got around to installing a new tank.
Jim
On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 6:33 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hey,
>
> That looks useful. I have something like that I picked up but not as
> strong or versatile. I will get some of this down the road.
>
> eRic
>
>
> > On Dec 11, 2022, at 12:10 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
> wrote:
> >
> > I submit: J-B Weld High Heat epoxy putty. This stuff comes in a tube.
> It's only about $8 on Amazon. You just slice off an appropriate amount;
> then knead it back and forth with your fingers, roll it out like Silly
> Putty, fold back on itself, do it some more to mix hardener and epoxy
> (cleanup on fingers is achieved with Rubbing Alcohol).
> > After 24 hours, this stuff is rock solid. I have fixed many things in
> Vanagon and also around the house. Broken plastic parts? Ovaled holes in
> sheet metal? Metal to plastic bond? No problem....this stuff works...and
> so easy. You might have to get a little creative depending on your fix.
> >
> > On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 05:45:31 AM PST,
> ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > That Scotch Brite product is great. I was first introduced to it years
> ago at work. We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was clean. It
> comes in a number of different grades and does not decompose into something
> useless quickly. Heck, once I have a somewhat used pad, I move it into the
> kitchen to clean the bottom of pans. Lots of uses on my New England based
> Westy.
> > Dave B.the Boston one
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Sent: Fri, Dec 9, 2022 1:23 pm
> > Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Back to fuses
> >
> > Actually, I think I used one of those modern marvels...a Red
> Scotch-brite pad....not steel wool. I love those! Great invention. No
> muss, no fuss, just great results. And no need for brand name
> Vaseline...just go to CVS or your Dollar Store, petroleum jelly. Heck, I
> use this cheapo junk for just about any electrical connection. (Also, PJ
> is used on high end medical devices where electricity is involved, I
> know.) Remote control batteries for TV; Harbor Freight LED flashlights.
> The issue is always the same: corrosion. And how to prevent it from
> happening.
> >
> > On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 09:07:01 AM PST, Richard Koerner <
> rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >
> > One thing I did on a whim....one by one, remove the old fuse. Gently
> use steel wool to enhance connectivity on both end of fuse and also metal
> contacts. And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. Corrosion
> protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago. I am
> glad I did it. Of course, disconnect Negative terminal on Battery before
> doing this job.
> >
> > On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 08:56:25 AM PST, Todd Last <
> rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > Or use a glass to mini fuse adapter
> >
> https://www.thingsnotable.com/?pgid=l4ybyll1-f81918c3-d39c-4488-9d63-d4508279ded8
> >
> >
> > On 12/6/2022 6:52 AM, Eric Caron wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > If you were to replace the fuses in a 84 would you use never used
> vintage fuses or new ones?
> >
> > Do they crumble just from being older or from being in use?
> >
> > I have both new old ones and new new ones available.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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