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Mower deck repair

JB Weld???

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Jim

11-12-2001 19:40:43




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Mower deck on a cub cadet I just picked up has some rust through in the back where the grass would build up - would it be safe and wise to take some light metal or angle iron and use JB Weld to "glue" a patch in place under the deck and on top? Or would the vibration knock the patch loose and I will have flying metal???

Dont have access to a welder at the moment.
JIm




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DRIZ

11-20-2001 16:00:57




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 Re: Mower deck repair - JB Weld??? in reply to Jim, 11-12-2001 19:40:43  
Do it right so you won't have to do it again. Cut or better grind out the bad area. Clean it up with a wire wheel grinder, the el cheapos are fine. I have 3 of them and use them all constantly. Clean up to bright metal then plaster with rustolium or whatever anti rust primer you like. Brush on a couple coats then paint with whatever enamel. Get the synthetic from the dealer and use the optional hardener. Its not the best paint but its easy to use and as good or better than what you have OEM. Go to the local steel or sheet metal shop or junk yard and get a nice big piece of heavy sheet or light plate steel, as heavy or heavier than the deck. Clean it up and cut it to size with a considerable overlap to get it anchored in solid metal. After its all dry a few days put it in place and anchor with "STEEL" make sure; pop rivets. I space them every 3 or 4 inches or so making sure the corners are well secured. If its an edge thats rotted you may have to back up with a piece of angle steel or heavy bar stock. Theres nothing critical or requiring expertise here and its actually quite easy. To avoid doing it all again make sure to pressure wash it at the end of the season. Its also a good time to use that wire wheel grinder to clean up any rust and do a quick prime and paint. Sorry about the length, good luck.

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Alan Farley

11-17-2001 18:11:22




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 Re: Mower deck repair - JB Weld??? in reply to Jim, 11-12-2001 19:40:43  
I have had the same problem before. I took 14 gauge sheetmetal and put it under the holes, pop-riveted it in the surrounding metal. Then, to fill the gap on top I used some Bond-O plastic body filler. I used small rivets so it would be easier to hide by covering it with Bond-o.



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Nolan

11-15-2001 05:28:05




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 Re: Mower deck repair - JB Weld??? in reply to Jim, 11-12-2001 19:40:43  
JB Weld is not flexible, and flexibility is a key part of a mower deck. It's got to be able to handle getting hit with stones and sticks by either flexing a bit, or even denting. I don't think JB Weld therefore would be suited for this application. Rivets of bolts would be a better alternative I believe.



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Kelvin

11-13-2001 13:32:05




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 Re: Mower deck repair - JB Weld??? in reply to Jim, 11-12-2001 19:40:43  
If you're going to try that, why not put some screws or pop-rivets in it?



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crazy canuck

12-26-2001 21:23:39




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 Re: Re: Mower deck repair - JB Weld??? in reply to Kelvin, 11-13-2001 13:32:05  
i agree your better off cutting the piece out and replacing it. If you don't want to screw, bolt or rivet the new piece in, there is a product on the automotive market under many names one being Duramix that will bond metal to metal. It is incredibly strong, flexible and it makes the joint water proof. It is mainly used for autobody repair panels such as boxsides and roof skins. Good luck.



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