alright...some interesting tips. I did not know the glue should cure before putting the patch on.

I understand normally the tube should come completely off....and to be sure its best to even place it in a bucket of water.... but i thought I had explained that I am NOT able to remove the tire, without a lot of muscle work. I actually need someone to hold the forks apart, while someone else puts the tire in. It's a 20 year old winter beater.