To prevent epoxy from adhering to anything, you can use fiberglass mold release. You can also use a fiberglass or automotive paste wax. Or don't and just have the handle permanently attached. Maybe some JB Weld? JB Weld Putty?
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jun 19, 2017 7:42 PM, "Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello, > > My t-handle on the engine shut-off has some broken threads. When I pulled > the handle to turn off the engine, it stayed in my hand. It is a simple > replacement, but I could not find a source anywhere in Canada. I found it > on SBO and Catalina Direct, but with shipping, taxes, and after the > exchange it comes to about $60. > > I considered a proper thread insert, but a kit with a dozen inserts costs > about $40. > > I am thinking that there should be a way to restore the threads in a > cheaper way. I was wondering if anyone has a reasonable way to do that. I > am thinking about spreading some grease on a bolt with the correct size > thread, putting some epoxy into the hole, and threading the bolt into the > handle. The idea is that the epoxy should attach to the handle and not to > the greased bolt. The thread is 1/4 - 20. > > Am I completely out to lunch? Any ideas how to prepare he bolt, so that > the epoxy won’t adhere to it? > > Alternatively, if one knows of a good source, I am all ears. A tractor > dealer? Some other equipment that might use such a handle? > > Thanks in advance > > Marek > > 1994 C270 ”Legato” > Ottawa, ON > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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