What glue for tangerine phase plug?

**Cal Weldon** · November 4th, 2012, 07:38 PM

I open a 902-8A to find a loose plug. What is the best glue to use and are there tricks for centering it or for removing the old glue.

Thanks.

**Cal Weldon** · November 4th, 2012, 08:19 PM

It looks like a super glue was used. It also looks like the centring can be done with match book covers. Anyone done this before I start?

**RonSSS** · November 5th, 2012, 12:25 AM

I use super glue. Acetone to remove the glue from the metal. I use an exacto and a microscope to remove from the plug.....but we can't all do that. You just want to avoid gaps so it glues better.

Ron

**Alien_Shore** · November 5th, 2012, 08:57 AM

I need to do the same project...but have it on the shelf for now as I became concerned about centering, and the other considerations listed. Would love to see this process documented - it would be a big help for future DIYers.

**alancohen** · November 5th, 2012, 09:29 AM

I don't know anything about phase plugs, nor their proper installation and alignment, but I do know glue. I'm having a hard time believing that cyanoacrylate (super glue) would be appropriate for this job. Cyanoacrylate is not a very permanent adhesive. Its tend to degrade over time and doesn't stand up well to vibration. I would think a plasticized cellulose based glue would be much better.

**alancohen** · November 5th, 2012, 10:55 AM

I found this on AK: It appears a lightweight epoxy is used. That doesn't bode well for cleaning and reinstalling it. I don't know what the Tangerine plug is made out of, but it's possible the cured epoxy is harder.