[NSRCA-discussion] Robart air can leak

[Mike Darr]

Ken,

I would try some bubble gum.  Now, you need to be careful when you choose your bubble gum.  You need to spend the extra money for Hubba Bubba.  I don't know why, but Hubba Bubba will hold in excess of 100 psi.  The other brands, even the name brands just won't stand up to the pressure.  Also, when you chew the gum to get it ready for the application, make sure you drink a minimum of 2 Bud Lights before the chewing process.  If you drink that stuff that you do, it just won't prep the gum properly.  For some reason, anything other than Bud Light will eat away at the bonding agent.  Hope this helps.  You know I am always here for you Bud.

May you have many wheel down landings from now on.

Mike Darr
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ken Thompson 
  To: NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org 
  Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 9:33 PM
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Robart air can leak


  Does anybody have any clue how I can repair a pinhole leak in a Robart air cylinder?

  For some reason there is a tiny leak in the side of the can.  Solder and silver solder won't hold pressure.  I thought about JB weld for aluminum, but I'm not sure that will hold 80 to 100 PSI either.

  Any hints would be helpful, TIA.

  Ken


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