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AMC_Gremlin_GT
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On my Tyco GG1 engine, one of the plastic side frames was broken off, they're apparently melted on at the factory through holes in the side pieces. How do some of you guys repair this? Epoxy?

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I have an enormous stash of these-take a good picture of the one you have & I'll send
you one if you like. If not, epoxy can work well-just be sure you clean it really well first
to remove any oil or grease residue. If the round plastic pin that is broken off is still in
the black truck frame, sometimes these can be pushed out (push from the outside in)
and glued back on the sideframe, but then you have to sand or file away the melted
part to get it to go back through the hole. This is usually way more trouble than it's
worth. If you go the epoxy route, scruff it up a bit with a scotchbrite pad or fine
sandpaper to give the epoxy something to grab onto. Pictured below is just part
of the ridiculous Tyco parts stash I have managed to accumulate over the years...
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AF Kid
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If the frame itself is ok, I just Krazy Glue it back on.
Edited by - AF Kid on September 05 2010 9:00:52 PM
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DaCheez
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Walthers Goo, model cement, super glue...I've used them all, and they all work Since you're repairing a PT where the truck frame simply screws on, super glue is probably the best.
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