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Old 09-05-13 | 10:11 AM
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repechage
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Originally Posted by big chainring
Can old Simplex Delrin front derailleurs be repaired with epoxy when they start to split/crack?
I have done it, but I would not do it for anyone else, for fear that it may break in the future and cause havoc.
Unit plastic must be very clean. Acetone triple clean.
JB Weld.
and the most important element, screws. Brass threaded bolts actually 00-90 sized from a well stocked hobby store.
Plus a 00-90 tap. And a waxed fastener keep the clamp fastener hole clear.
Worth the effort? Lots of time and if you don't have the tools and fasteners on hand not- worth it.
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