Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 30, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 30, 2019 Have a small pinhole in the oil pan of my tractor. 3 cylinder diesel yanmar in a fohn deere. Looks like a cunt to get pan off. Should I try JB weld first ? Would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, steve from amherst said: Have a small pinhole in the oil pan of my tractor. 3 cylinder diesel yanmar in a fohn deere. Looks like a cunt to get pan off. Should I try JB weld first ? Would you? Yes just make sure it’s oil free. Edited December 30, 2019 by Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Pete said: Yes just make sure it’s oil free. Do I have to sand/ grind to bare metal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, steve from amherst said: Have a small pinhole in the oil pan of my tractor. 3 cylinder diesel yanmar in a fohn deere. Looks like a cunt to get pan off. Should I try JB weld first ? Would you? There was a steel epoxy we used to fix all the pitted 7.3 oil pans. Drain the oil now and let drain for a few days. It has to be perfectly oil free for the repair. I wish I could remember what we used but it always worked. Maybe check a Powerstroke forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: Do I have to sand/ grind to bare metal ? I would cant grind aluminum. Maybe it’s steel lol. Use some emery cloth to clean the surface very good and use acetone as a final cleaner Edited December 30, 2019 by Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, steve from amherst said: Do I have to sand/ grind to bare metal ? Not necessarily to bare metal, just get the big stuff off. The pan is already thin. You may need to work some brake clean in the bottom of the pan to get all the oil residue to drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, bussman said: There was a steel epoxy we used to fix all the pitted 7.3 oil pans. Drain the oil now and let drain for a few days. It has to be perfectly oil free for the repair. I wish I could remember what we used but it always worked. Maybe check a Powerstroke forum. I also have a tube full of windshield install silicone, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, bussman said: Not necessarily to bare metal, just get the big stuff off. The pan is already thin. You may need to work some brake clean in the bottom of the pan to get all the oil residue to drain. That was my plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, steve from amherst said: I also have a tube full of windshield install silicone, thoughts? To seal a pitted oil pan? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, bussman said: To seal a pitted oil pan? No. pk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, steve from amherst said: I also have a tube full of windshield install silicone, thoughts? JB weld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: Have a small pinhole in the oil pan of my tractor. 3 cylinder diesel yanmar in a fohn deere. Looks like a cunt to get pan off. Should I try JB weld first ? Would you? Yup! Done it too. I actually cleaned it well, sanded to bare metal, drilled out a tad and used some epoxy and a small screw. Worked for years until I sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, bussman said: There was a steel epoxy we used to fix all the pitted 7.3 oil pans. Drain the oil now and let drain for a few days. It has to be perfectly oil free for the repair. I wish I could remember what we used but it always worked. Maybe check a Powerstroke forum. Metal magic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 My 97 Nissan had a hole rusted out right in the fucking oil pan, JB Weld fixed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, steve from amherst said: Do I have to sand/ grind to bare metal ? All in the prep. Let oil drain out of plug for day. Jack it up to get leftover oil away from hole . Clean first , grind , clean again. You can blow compressed air in pin hole to make sure no oil drips out right before you apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I have jb welded a ton of stuff and it has never failed me. I always keep some around the house and at work. Clean the pan and jb weld it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 This is one I remember http://www.itwconsumer.com/versachem-products/product.cfm?id=Oil Pan %26 Metal Tank Repair Kit-149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Danger Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 If it is on a flat surface I would make a small piece of metal to use as a patch. Keep in mind JB weld is slow to cure so it will migrate while it is setting up. Plus the temp needs to be above 50 degree for it to kick off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnloverxtreme2 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 do not, ever, use silicone goop. it is for tubs and sinks. lol. as stated before, make it so clean the virgin mary would want to lick it and use the JB. and make sure to mix exactly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 57 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: Have a small pinhole in the oil pan of my tractor. 3 cylinder diesel yanmar in a fohn deere. Looks like a cunt to get pan off. Should I try JB weld first ? Would you? 1050 "fohn deere"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 24 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: 1050 "fohn deere"?? Yes Johns half brother from China. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, 1jkw said: Yes Johns half brother from China. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I've had to use this before at work in a bind waiting on parts. Works good. I'd use this or JB Weld. https://www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/build/epoxies/loctite_epoxy_metalconcrete.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 A quick fix depending on where it is, is a short sheet metal screw with a fuel proof washer screwed in the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I like zamms screw idea. that alone would prob stop drip . the added in jb weld to screw before installing and a layer over would be good for decades . he'll prob a screw with a,robber washer would hold by it self for yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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