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Magnetic senders - What glue ?


Tony Martyr

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I am fitting a VDO speedo that requires four small magnets 3mm x 3mm to be stuck to the prop-shaft.

Left to my own devices I would srape off the powder coat and stick them in place with a bit of two pot Araldite. Is this still the best stuff or is there a new wonder adhesive that doesnt make such a Godawfull mess and will ensure they NEVER come off?

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I'd go for Araldite as well. Use a little to get it stuck in place and then put more over the top and sand it down until you get a good pick up from your sensor and spread out the glue so you have a wide based mound. Keying the surface is important but make sure that rust can't start under the glue. Some sort of strong, thin band around the magnets would be a good idea to hold them on under the forces. Two tie wraps with the fastening bits positioned on opposite sides of the shalf perhaps?

 

Piers

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