Hey all, I've done some searching (and a little finding) on the Pelican board and thought I'd pose the question: When using the thermostat thread savers, should I JB-Weld those babies up good to secure and seal them better, or just thread them on dry? I have managed to clean up the threads fairly well (note the stripped threads left by the old lines- marked by the green circle), but the threads that are left don't look fabulous (see the green arrow), and I'm not so sure I can clean them any more.
In the next shot you'll notice that I discovered a lovely flat spot that just might have an effect on this thermostat's ability to seal (marked by the yellow circle) and note again the crappy condition of the threads that are left for the thread savers to grab onto (marked by the yellow arrow):
So what I'm thinking is to mix up some JB-Weld and fill the channel in the thread saver (the spot marked by the pink arrow) and on the ruined threads of the thermostat in an effort to make my repair permanent:
So my question is this: is there any reason I shouldn't try my JB-Weld plan? Are there any tricks I should be aware of to assure maximum adhesion? (such as using phosphoric acid on all of the joining surfaces to clean and "prime" the aluminum?) I'd prefer to avoid buying a new thermostat if I can avoid it... and yes- I have 2 thread savers- one for each of the "downward-facing" lines.
Thanks!
Curt