ls1290

iTrader: (20)

What type of material would be good to repair a TB blade that has been drilled to allow a cam to idle?

Keith

GuitsBoy

iTrader: (4)

You mean to plug up the hole? I'd say anything from a small nut and bolt (with locktite) to a pop rivit would work. Be creative. Maybe even some aluminum weld epoxy.

ls1290

iTrader: (20)

I do not like the idea of a bolt or a pop rivit, that would cause a flow obstruction. The TB is a BBK that uses a brass type material. Would the aluminum epoxy bond that it and how secure would that be? I would hate for that piece to break lose and go you know where

Keith

GuitsBoy

iTrader: (4)

Well, I figure the rivit wuld have a smaller flow obstruction than the shaft... but i see your point. I wouldnt think the aluminum expoxy would break off... maybe glob it on the top and bottom and then sand it smoothe? Or just weld it.

WhiteRhino

iTrader: (6)

I used just regular JB Weld on mine.I put it on,then once it dried i sanded it down.Its been epoxied for a couple of years with no problems.

Another_User

I wouldn't trust epoxy either. I agree on the rivet idea. That is how I would do it. Or buy another blade.