[TR] TR4A trunk hinge question

[Dave Connitt]

Thanks!
JB Weld it is!
Dave Connitt 

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> On Dec 1, 2021, at 11:44 AM, Notakitcar <notakitcar at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> Agree, JB Weld will do the job.
> Bill B
> TS30800L
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of auprichard at uprichard.net
> Sent: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:24 AM
> To: 'Dave Connitt' <dconnitt at fuse.net>; 'Triumphs' <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] TR4A trunk hinge question
> 
> I have had this happen a few times.  I have not had success with Locktite, but JB weld has worked.
> 
> Andrew Uprichard
> Jackson, Michigan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Dave Connitt
> Sent: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:48 AM
> To: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [TR] TR4A trunk hinge question
> 
> Hi all, 
> It’s been some time since I have posted on this list but here goes.
> During the restoration of my TR4A, I had purchased a new set of hinges for the trunk which was about 10 years ago. 
> After noticing one hinge coming apart I found that the short threaded stud one that hinge actually pulled itself out of the hinge.
> Two questions:
> 1. Is this a common failure mode?
> 2. If I used red Locktite or JB Weld to secure the studs would they stay put?
> Thanks,
> Dave Connitt 
> DavesTR4A.com
> 
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