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I went to get my boat ready for the summer and discover that my engine block was cracked. I looked online to find the cost of a new block to be way out of my range so I decided to see if I could repair the cracked block. Cast iron is very sensitive to heat and I do not have the skills to weld cast iron. So I decided to see if JB Weld would repair the block or not. To discover if it worked or not, watch the video below.
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According to some scientific tests, the tensile strength of JB Weld reaches 5020 psi roughly. To reach that level of strength, you have to allow the epoxy to cure overnight. The set-up time is 4-6 hours and the curing time is between 15 and 24 hours.
Regular plastic is not the only material JB Weld does not work with. Polypropylene and polyethylene plastics are also not able to bond with this epoxy. Other materials include vinyl, leather, and canvas. [links]
Talk to a professional and they will tell you the same thing. If you want the repair to last, do it the right way the first time. In this case, JB Weld is not the right way. more
Generally, the setup time is 4 to 6 hours while the cure time is between 15 and 24 hours. If you are not in a hurry it is best to wait till the cure time is over before testing the repair.
The first step is to make sure the aluminum pieces are clean. This means scraping off any dirt, rust, and other contaminants. Then once those items are off, you need to use a solvent to clean off any grease or oil that remains.
Once you let it set up and cure, you should not have any problems with your repair. One boat owner said it fixed issues on his aluminum boat and he has not had a leak problem in 7 months.
Even regular welding is discouraged because aluminum does not return to full strength after welding. In this instance, aluminum is not like steel. Where steel returns to full strength, if not stronger, after welding, aluminum remains weaker and you could have problems with the frame if you ride it. [links]
Apply – Using a spatula, wooden stick or even your finger, apply the past to the affected area. Work the paste into the hole/crack until it is completely filled. Don’t worry about using too much, you can always sand off the excess after it has cured. Holes present a slight problem as the paste could drip through and create a little tail on the other side where you can’t reach it. If this is the case, try working in two stages- make a smaller base repair, let the paste set up, and then come back and add some more to complete the repair, keeping the back side of the hole clean. here
Mix – JB Weld ExtremeHeat is a single-component putty, open the container and mix it up well until it is a uniform color and consistency. here
Using JB Weld ExtremeHeat is easy, just four main steps can get you back on the road.
Unlike standard JB Weld epoxy, ExtremeHeat is an air cure product designed specifically for high heat applications, withstanding up to 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit of continuous heat. This mean that your repair will last even under extreme heat conditions. All of that does come with a few caveats, however. JB Weld ExtremeHeat is not an adhesive like JB Weld epoxy, meaning it is not designed to bond two parts together; it is intended to repair cracks and holes in high heat parts.
This cylinder head has a broken ear for the exhaust manifold bolts. This NOT repairable with ExtremeHeat. You need JB Weld Original for this.