[MRCA] Homemade connector sealant query

Al Klase ark at ar88.net
Mon Mar 24 10:20:03 EDT 2025


Jeep,

Check out Epoxy Resin (Amazon etc.).  It's pourable.  Craft people use 
it for casting.  There are also a similar products for making fiberglass 
repairs.  That might be a little more viscous.

I used stuff like this to pot my proprietary antenna couplers in the old 
days.

YMMV,
AL

On 3/24/2025 8:45 AM, Doran Platt via MRCA wrote:
> I have had to make up a few connectors, primarily from open headers, 
> vice from total scratch. I have been using JB Weld with good success. 
> However, when things are at close quarters, pin wise, the JB does not 
> flow elll (cold flow) into the nooks and crannies. So, what do you all 
> use?  I visited H.D. and looked for something either JB or Gorilla 
> that might be more fluid.  I bought a clear type but its not clear it 
> will dry properly in a larger volume.  All the 2-part epoxy products 
> are simply non-flowing. All suggestions appreciated.
> Jeep K3HVG
>
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