No, it doesn't appear to be merely epoxy/filings.
I have repaired a lot of stuff with JB Weld, including some gas tanks, hood
hinges (!),floor boards, tapped holes, etc. It works.
I don't think that it is suitable for your application, though, as there is
continual movement, and the stuff simply is not as hard as steel. It would
erode over time.
I'd break out the welder, do it right- and do it once....!
Best,
Ray McCrary
"Speed is Life;
of course Luck and Altitude
are helpful, too."
----- Original Message -----
From: <BobMGT@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Cc: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 8:06 AM
Subject: J-B Weld, is it really that good?
> The clutch linkage lever and rods on my TD have worn out holes (oversized
and
> oval shaped). The restoration manual suggest having holes filled up with
weld
> and then redrilled. I'm wondering if J-B Weld is tough enough to do the
> trick. Is this a dumb idea? Has anyone tried this? I've always heard
amazing
> testimonies to the strength of this stuff and I've had good luck with it
> myself.
>
> BTW: What is this stuff made of? My theory is that it's just epoxy filled
> with metal particles.
>
> Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
> EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
> 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
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