Split Boot Installation
Split Boot Installation
I'm getting ready to install split boots on my Pinz and have read in a former post that super glue is good to seal the boots. Is this the best solution or is there another adhesive that is better? I've read many former posts on the merits of solid boots over split boots. But since I use the Pinz as a weekend grocery getter and round town putter, I think I can get away with the split boots for now.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Thanks,
John Cotner
1946 Willys CJ-2a
Elizabethton, TN
John Cotner
1946 Willys CJ-2a
Elizabethton, TN
Re: Split Boot Installation
Use Locktite 414. It's a superglue formulated especially for vinyl, rubber and plastics. Not really a sealant but it bonds the 2 edges of the boot into one. It's very fast so watch your fingers.
All 4 of mine were done with it and are still going strong after 4+ years.
All 4 of mine were done with it and are still going strong after 4+ years.
Paul C.
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'73 Swiss 710M
'89 Puch 230GE
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'73 Swiss 710M
'89 Puch 230GE
Re: Split Boot Installation
Thanks for the info.
Thanks,
John Cotner
1946 Willys CJ-2a
Elizabethton, TN
John Cotner
1946 Willys CJ-2a
Elizabethton, TN
Re: Split Boot Installation
The little tube of 414 that I bought from EI is supposed to do 4 boots, if memory serves. I used some small, sprung hand clamps to help hold the boot together while drying.
Ottawa, Canada
1974 710M
2007 2WD Ural Patrol
1974 710M
2007 2WD Ural Patrol
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Re: Split Boot Installation
I just use superglue. I also glue it before stretching it over the axle seats and before installing the hardware.
Re: Split Boot Installation
Thanks for any tips - I noticed a single cut in one of mine that I'll probably replace this week.
The hole is about as big as my finger and has been there a while, as it was hard to see, and can't see inside, being on the top side, oddly enough.
Until a split boot arrives, should I shoot a little grease inside or just leave it alone?
The hole is about as big as my finger and has been there a while, as it was hard to see, and can't see inside, being on the top side, oddly enough.
Until a split boot arrives, should I shoot a little grease inside or just leave it alone?
'74 710K (ÖBH Austrian Rehab) mostly unmolested original - the unicorn (everything works!)
collecting pinz docs since 2012 - pm me if I can help
collecting pinz docs since 2012 - pm me if I can help
Re: Split Boot Installation
djw wrote:Thanks for any tips - I noticed a single cut in one of mine that I'll probably replace this week.
The hole is about as big as my finger and has been there a while, as it was hard to see, and can't see inside, being on the top side, oddly enough.
Until a split boot arrives, should I shoot a little grease inside or just leave it alone?
If it’s a simple cut you may be able to super glue it till the new boot arrives.
Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt.
Re: Split Boot Installation
You guys are very skilled with superglue. The only thing I can get it to stick to is my fingers!!
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Re: Split Boot Installation
I must be getting old, I thought Duct Tape was the answer to everything!
Everything I know about automotive repair I learned from Red Green.
Everything I know about automotive repair I learned from Red Green.
Jim M.
712W and 710M
712W and 710M
Re: Split Boot Installation
hopefully not oil changes.
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