Jb Weld Can Repair Steel - Aluminum - Anything

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[@BarnGeek]

If everyone who complained would instead volunteer in some capacity to help somebody else, we would be living in a much better world. Thank you for what you do Wranglerstar.

[@lohikarhu734]

Yep... I said to one of my frieds, many a year ago: " if everyone would take just 30 seconds, every day, to make life easier for someone else, what a better world we could have..." ... many years laster, he repeated this to me, as one piece of advice that had "stuck"... as you say.

If everyone who complained would instead give me $20 in some capacity to help me, I would be living in a much better world.

[@stevenearman]

Using a slower setting epoxy instead of a faster one is always the better way to get a stronger bond. This is because a slower setting epoxy has more time to wick into cracks, pores, etc., (going deeper) before it sets up. Using a corse abrasive to prep also helps by providing a better mechanical hold between the surface and the epoxy. If you are not under a time restriction, always go for the slow.

[@ericpigg2689]

I have saved so many thousands of dollars with JB Weld over the years. With proper prep, I have had well over 90% success rate. My method is to take a carbide ball on a Dremmel tool and run it right along the crack lengthwise. Then I take the same tool and run it across the crack to rough up the area to give the epoxy something to adhere to. After that I hit the area with compressed air, then spray it with carb/brake cleaner. Hit it with compressed air again. My last step is to take a map torch and heat it a little in hopes of expanding the crack a very small amount, allowing the JB to flow in. This also burns off any leftover oil/residue. Depending on the part, I will drill at the end of the crack. Most of the time, I do not have access to the inside of the part to epoxy both sides, or do the inside of the crack like this gentleman, and I still have success. Have fixed oil pans, ATV cases, boat lower units, etc. etc.

[@glenmullet]

I own a vacuum repair shop and it was so cool to watch you repairing something. That is what I do every day :) It's a great feeling to restore something to working order, right?

[@suttonbogedain5874]

Totally agree about the JB Weld. Used it two years ago on an emergency mid-winter repair to a 65 yr. old steam boiler heating my house. lasted the season, emergency solved, house and 7 people warm inside. Summer came and we had a new heating system in place. Mid winter is no time to take 4-5 days to replace your heating unit.

[@aMulliganStew]

4:58 -- "find the end of the crack and drill it out." I learned something today. Thank You.

[@DeeBee2013]

Me too

[@RomanticPopPunk]

But did he need to drill it, if he was going to patch it with up with the epoxy anyway?

[@rjuarez4913]

I know that like on a windshield crack , instead of just filling the crack with adhesive, they drill the end of the crack to prevent the crack from running.

[@amanofmanyparts9120]

@@RomanticPopPunk Absolutely. Drilling a circular hole at the end of a crack reduces the point stresses that cause a crack to propogate. The JB weld patch is just that - a patch. To properly 'JB Weld' that cover he would have had to grind out the crack and fill it with the epoxy mix in much the same way as a real molten metal weld is carried out. That's what I was hoping to see as I've got a seriously thick (nearly 2") crack to fix on a part that would cost $600 to replace.

[@lasetlivingstin7752]

Can this be done on a hot water heater that's busted on the side corner?..I want to try using the weld 1st, before buying a new one...

[@bcgames4054]

I watched this video last summer and bought JB Weld just cuz you recommended it. What a money saver! I left my Hot Water On Demand unit outside in sub-zero weather this past winter and cracked the water circulation tubes (duh). I remembered I had JB Weld and tried it out. Cracks fixed, no leaks. Our outdoor shower is back in operation. Thanks Wranglerstar!

[@matthewlreedy]

I've been a volunteer firefighter for 7 years now and I still cannot throw a hose that cleanly. You're awesome!

[@WilliamDahmen]

Speaking to the end commentary: I have some minor wild land fire fighting knowledge due to my forestry degree, and a few summers doing controlled burns for the state in Louisiana. There is occasionally down time in a fire. I thank you Cody for taking your down/rest time to share your experiences on the job with all of us watching.

[@CalebMayfieldMHF]

Back when I was in high school my family and I were on a road trip in Michigan and the radiator on my dads pickup blew. The seam along the top that crimps the metal grate section to the plastic top section split about half was across the the length of it. The auto parts store in town didn't have a new one and would take a week to get it if we ordered it. Me being me and us running out of options we could afford, I went to the Lowes in town and bought JB Weld, a butane torch and soft solder. I uncrimped the plastic section, sanded down the metal and soft soldered the split seam back together, then crimped it all back in place and gave the whole seam a nice thick coating of quick setting JB Weld. We ate lunch and hit the road. 3 weeks later after all the heat and pressure the soft solder gave out, From the look of it the JB Weld never failed. Good stuff, especially when you do proper surface prep.

[@MrMarkpoole]

As a car guy,I have been using JB Weld for over forty years.It's great stuff and it always amazes me what can be fixed with it.

[@GTC1967]

This video is excellent and will likely save thousands of people a ton of money in repairs and replacement parts. A very small percentage of folks have the equipment or the knowledge needed to weld or braze ANY type of metal, let alone cast aluminum. JB Weld is a proven low cost and effective means of making reliable repairs, that EVERYONE can utilize. Again, this was a very thoughtful video that will help a lot of people!!! A+ on this one, Cody!!! re: the high cost of durable replacement parts.... most spare parts like this cover are a liability for manufacturers and they will never be sold so they have to figure in the loss of making parts they won't ever sell along with the cost of storing those unsold replacement parts for decades. I have seen warehouses full of brand new durable replacement parts that were manufactured for engines and equipment in the 1930s or 40s.

[@Dirtmonkey]

JB Weld was just a standard item in our tool Kits growing up in the country. Aluminum or steel welders were not always available.

[@DraaxLP]

I love your stuff Cody, especially the firefighting stuff. Keep it up and to heck with the commentators that have no idea what you do or who you are. Also, growing up my dad used JB Weld to fix a pontoon on his boat and it's still holding to this day. Atleast 15 years ago!

[@AtimatikArmy]

We once repaired the crankcase on the jet ski I used to race (semi-professionally) using JB Weld. The engine was heavily modified and blew the connecting rod straight out of the crankcase... a total engine failure. We had to replace the top-end, get new connecting rods, etc, but the JB Weld held out for the rest of the season, even under such extreme conditions! BTW, we couldn't have the cases welded because the porous aluminum castings were saturated with oil, but we were able to clean them and scuff them up good enough that the JB Weld held until I eventually sold the motor and never heard any news that it ever failed! I'm a believer...

[@jon9862]

Well said at the end there, as a former Wildland Firefighter in C.A. I don't think there is not enough video to show people the work wildland firefighters do. Media only shows "the excitement" and there is much much more to it, some exciting but mostly hard work and sweat for little to no pay. Keep making the great videos and stay safe out there.

[@NationalForestTrails]

Wow, where I'm from we all have a whole lot of gratitude and appreciation for our fire fighters. Paid firefighters don't get paid enough to do what they do and Cody isn't even getting any money to do it. Shame on you, whomever you are, for your ignorant and disrespectful comments toward Cody. I have even more respect and more interest for what firefighters do thanks to the videos you upload sir and I appreciate the Extra effort you go through to make these videos, on top of all the hard work you put in to do the job and through the exhaustion. I'd like to give a special thanks to any firefighters reading this comment for the work you do, recently my home, family, work place and friends homes were kept safe from two very large fires in SoCal that were both very close to me. If anyone has one ill thing to say about any of these real life heros, just try doing their job for a day and you'll see that they walk into the mouth of hell and see things that would leave you curled up sucking your thumb, to protect people and property of complete strangers.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you VLM

[@clintcarpentier2424]

I'm lazy and cowardly and generally useless (aside from my job). But you know what, if I don't have to pack up my family and run away in a panic, forest fire fighters (paid or not), when they have a spare moment, they can whip out their cocks and rub one out for all I care. It's these self same assholes who bitch about wasted camera footage, that need these vids shoved in their faces to SHOW... just what goes on out there. In fact, you know what, Wranglerstar, I think you should do some "in the shit" vids. If you don't have a neck cam, I imagine a gofundme will get you one in short order.

[@beaverrick9789]

I agree, I think people should show cody a little respect.

[@CharlieParker1959]

Show some respect please Clint I now have to stop my son watching these vids now because of you comments

[@WS-gw5ms]

I absolutely love jb weld. I cannot tell you how many times it saved me. I once even used it to fix a cam position sensor on my buick. if it wasn't for jb I'd would have had to scrap the car. also used it to fix an awning during hurricane Sandy. and fixed a crack on a Transfer case. it's the stuff of miracles.

[@b.baxtermatheny4517]

I was once attaching a projector horn to the stator of a siren--no small task. I was shaping it as I had put two homemade parts together and wanted to make it extremely strong to withstand any vibration. So I used JB Weld ! I've never questioned that wonderful product.

[@jamesbitetto6040]

I am a TIG specialist's and my Resume includes the B1 Bomber F 14 Tomcat, missile parts, Aerospace and so much more but I have to tell you that Tig isn't always the answer for example, I am building an intercooler that fits in side the intake manifold and unfortunately because of the tight space, I just can't get one of the aluminium tubes from leaking because its impossible to do a 360 degree weld in an area that is less then 3/16" so what Cody is saying works for me! And for all the Tig experts out there, yes I have extended the Tungsten and have done everything possible without success. Hey, I used to weld inside the manifold for big block Chevy's when they found 25 extra HP just from extending the runners! I used a cut down torch and welded it up side down! No, not me up side down, I welded the manifold turned upside down. My mom always told me that I had a big mouth because I would give all my secrets away! I have no big ego because that's used to be a waffle anyway?!*

[@107retired]

my father swore by JB Weld....and I still use it today. One difference....he always used vinegar....white...to prep metal.....I do today.....and the FF stuff...won' t miss the deleted lost souls for one instant.....it's good to show that stuff.....as you so accurately note; a few younger folks could well be inspired to jump on board a most respectable and commendable, project!!

[@deadahead8701]

I agree with you 100% Cody I was a mechanic for 12 years and I got out of a lot of jams with this stuff on my own parts and for customers that didn't have a lot of money, it's all in the prep,!! Like u said, fix a lot of ford exhaust manifolds with it

[@leetos.4915]

Can this be used on transmission drips hairline part of housing ?

[@MindOverEverything]

Your real fans know that you put in the hard work every day, AND you manage to video at the same time. Just block/ban the trolls ad libitum :-)

[@wognessmonster6491]

Preach on!

[@ZacharyJohnson00]

"you just can't silence the voices you don't like that's where the conversation ends." -Philip Defranco 2016

[@DrozeTheReal]

"There is no point in having a conversation with a troll/ ignorant person... Thats my experience." - Jim Rob 2016

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Not sure I'd block and ban everyone, just ignore them. Let them stay and see what a good man and a good family looks like though... Wranglerstars are a role model all should see... more grit than I have by a country mile that's for sure!

[@andregross7420]

You can't learn if all your audience shares your same mindset, Then everybody just pats everyone on the back. I'm sure the JB weld will hold fine, but I think over time the epoxy might soften from water sitting in the pump unless it's drained after every use. Weld would be stronger too.

[@TheTahoeJohn]

Hey Cody-Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the comments on the other video. I myself did not take the time to read what people were saying, but can very well testify to the pure ignorance of a great majority of people. Many years ago before the technology of digital cameras and such I too served some very enjoyable time fighting forest fires. None of the fires I was on ended up being huge devastating fires but did threaten nearby homes. So creating defensible spaces and fire breaks was the major part of the job of course. There was always a some down time, a few minute here, more time there. When we were working we were busting our butts and getting it done as quickly as possible, then wait for orders to move on to the next area. Until you have served on a firefighting crew you have no idea of what really happens. Thank you for taking the time to point that out, stand up for all who SERVE setting the record straight and sharing what a rewarding experience it can be. As for everything else, thank you again for sharing your families life with us, and I look forward to seeing the pump working- God Bless

[@adana.arriazas.1111]

ignore the comments that are not helping, we love to see what you do, you are an inspiration to my family and kids, they say when they get older we want to be part of the volunteering crew. we love your videos, thank you so much. Arriaza Santiago family in san Francisco california.

[@marcjtdc]

jb weld is magnetic. you could put a magnet on the other side and pull it in the crack!

[@riverdawg3445]

Thank you. That is the only thing that I learned from this video.

[@shredders3881]

That's a great idea. But wouldn't that have to be the steel reinforced version of JB Weld? I don't think there's any steel in the cheaper, original version.

[@jessicamills7982]

Would that work on a dime size hole in a small mini cooper transmission or will it get to hot and too high in compression and re- blow?

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Shredders I don't know about steel in the "cheaper" version, but in tests all over the internet, the original J-B Weld is consistently the strongest bond on just about everything people have tested. The Project Farm channel has done the most accurate, consistent and well thought-out tests of every type of epoxy, and the original J-B Weld is consistently the best. BUT, you have to let it set for at least 24 hours. About 47 or 48 years ago I discovered and used the original J-B Weld to fill pitted areas and other defects in the aluminum head of a 1958 Mercedes 220S engine(blown head gasket from the pitting), and the repairs and new head gasket were still working perfectly when I sold the car, about 8 to 10 years after making the repairs.

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

Shredders the jb-weld he used in this video has steel. The black tube literally says steel on it. You can see glitter like grain in it too.

[@jrbbikerx3309]

And yes just like with painting, prep is the MOST important part

[@MrBerowraboy]

Cody your comments at the end of this video are spot on, I am a volunteer fire fighter in Australia and have followed your channel for quite a while and found your war bag series of videos very helpful with my own fire bag preparation. With regards to people saying why aren't you fighting the fire s and to stop recording...we have a say in the NSWRFS that you always "hurry up and wait" that is you get the page and respond to the fire only to go to staging and wait till they assign you a task. I find that there would be ample time to film the workings of the fire line and please continue to do so as I find them very interesting to see how other countries attack bushfires (Wildfires as you guys call them)

[@bob_frazier]

Well said. True here too!!

[@paulsmith8356]

I repaired a transmission cover cover on a John Deere wheel tractor that had sat in a field for over 50 years before we got it running. The cover was riddled with rust holes, so I filled the holes from the inside and outside with JB Weld. Then I machined sanded and painted the cover. You could not tell that it was full of holes. The transmission was 6 feet long, held about 50 gallons of oil. It was so much fun working on that ole tractor. two cylinders, each about 6" in diameter.

[@jamieroberts6345]

I think the replacement parts are so expensive because in the case of production lines and storage, the manufacturer has to make surplus stock for replacement parts, then store them for many years, just incase someone wants one 10yrs down the line. We're probably only a handful of years away from affordable 3d printing to order.parts will be cheap then. Imagine you could go into a Honda shop and order an obsolete part from 30yrs ago, the parts guy taps in a code and it prints same day.

[@powerplayground]

It's only a matter of time before this is a reality! :) Who knows maybe companies will release CAD files as open source for older designs and you can just take it to a kinko's style shop to have it printed out.

[@martyhandley4456]

Sooner than that man, they are really developing that tech here in china at breakneck speed, its scary actually how quickly they are involved and improving a technology, it will be available soon

[@Spidey7i]

It's more likely that companies will protect their intellectual property and you'll have to pay for that data. It will be interesting to see how this technology diffuses into the world and how manufacturers protect their profitability, but I assure you, they aren't going to allow technological innovations to endanger their market positions. This is the age old lie that we keep getting fed. That one day technology will un-encumber man and society. That will never be. The sad fact is, as new technologies emerge, corporations will invent new means to control them and own them and exploit them, and governments will do nothing to impede it given their loyal devotion to 'free' market ideologies. Take it from a guy with qualifications in 3D parametric modelling, mechanical engineering and a degree in design and innovation.

[@chrisconley3579]

dude JB weld is amazing stuff. I fixed a radiator crack with it, held for 4 years. I was hoping you used this as an excuse to get a nice tig setup ;)

[@dorothycook7938]

THANK YOU for serving, my young 27yr old son has volunteered at a small county under-staffed Fire Station since he was 18, he came upon the station out working w/a fellow scout on a service project. I have told him about our channel so he can learn from you and have some guidance/wisdom passed along, that maybe one day will aide him as he serves in an "unnoticed" way. I appreciate you for serving/sharing/teaching, only Heaven can reveal the affect you are having on so many.....keep up the commitment and Serve as Unto Our Lord, Be Blessed and Safe

[@donniegaskill1836]

Please do not get discouraged by the idiotic remarks by armchair firefighters!! I was a volunteer FF for 25 years and there are ALWAYS someone that can do it better, faster, easier and such and they have no idea of what goes into being a volunteer firefighter. I'm proud of you for doing what you do.

[@keylitho]

Thanks a lot Cody... I got yelled at by my doctor when I went there and had my broken finger covered in JB Weld..

[@Zorro9129]

Why did you go to the doctor? JB Weld is a perfect cast!

[@whileysea]

Hahaha, KEYLITHO that was really funny:-))

[@ConorMakes]

I'm enjoying this video series, not that I think I will ever need this skill set (the info is nice to have in the back pocket though lol) but just because of the stories you have shared with us. Thank you Sir

[@godwinolivier4866]

Where else can we see volunteer firefighters doing what they do? I never really saw wildland firefighting and CERTAINLY never dreamed of doing it myself, until I watched this channel. Behind you 100% Cody.

[@melaniew77msn]

Cody thank you for you service as a volunteer firefighter and for this great video on the proper steps to get the best results possible from JB weld! That is a low pressure pump and I feel with the effort you put into your cleaning the JB weld will give you a long lasting and low expense repair. If I was going to hot work repair that part I would have 7$ in making the decision of the best way to do that! You have made a good choice If that repair did not work it could always be ground off and then a hot work repair could be made. My Dad always said if you can't fix it at least don't make it worse! That JB weld would be a lot easier to deal with than an improper attempt at brazing or welding. Sometimes good enough is better. Extensive hot work could possibly shift the damaged threads even more making the welded part worthless. I am a big fan of you common sense approach to handling problems. Keep up the good work.

[@Jsellers1965]

You can recast it with aluminum if you have a furnace and some green sand

[@pooorman-diy1104]

in the name of Moses .. pls add fiber/structure with the jb weld mixture .. to make it much stronger ... You can use old jean fabric ... thin aluminium plate .. fiberglass ...etc..etc ..

[@ChicoMillion]

If you wanted the surface cleaned well and roughed up a bit, why didn't you use your sand/media blast cabinet?

[@fluffe4747]

I was thinking that if he ground off all the casting plugs and gave it a bit of a polish, then the water would flow a lot smoother.

[@robertmanion8673]

ChicoMillion

[@rogue13131313]

Used JB Weld to repair a gouged & cracked cast magnesium oil pan on a motorcycle.....just drained the oil & didn't even remove it from the bike....10 years & 50k miles later, and not a drip, leak, or speck of oil since. JB Weld is the best!

[@jamescooper2618]

JB is great stuff. I work at a tractor dealership and there are always customers who wont or cant spend big bucks on a repair. Many times the part is back-ordered or has been obsoleted and cant be found. We do just as you did with the die grinder and Rol-Loc discs. We have repaired aluminum HST housings, steel hydro tanks, plastic housings, fenders, hoods, lots os stuff I cant even remember. They make a putty product that I used to fix a hole in my car's oil pan called Steel Stick and a putty called Water Weld that cures under water and is safe for potable water too. Good job and good vid!

[@CplSkiUSMC]

As for the naysayers who poo poo the JB Weld, not everyone has a TIG welder in their garage or down the block. You learn other ways of doing things. JB is good stuff and I've seen many a repair effectively made with it. And as for the people who yak about shooting video at a wildfire instead of putting it out... stay in your burbs because you don't have a clue. Wildfires aren't "put out," they are contained. I agree with Cody, don't talk about things you know nothing of. There is a saying, "It is better to say nothing and let people wonder if you are stupid than to open your mouth and prove it."

[@LifeOnHoth]

Right. I could never justify spending the money a proper TIG welder cost, when it's a tool I would use only every now and then. It needs to be said tho - JB weld doesn't fit every situation, but this, I wouldn't be too worried. However, I happen to have a welding shop "down the block" :).

[@darrylrossetti6496]

Ive used JB weld many times. That stuff is the bomb.

[@darrylrossetti6496]

except that hole should have been tapped. Then put in a bolt with locktite. Grind off the excess bolt on the inside.

[@darrylrossetti6496]

Been in the trade over 20 years. Rivets wouldnt work like a bolt does. What i failed to say is you repeat the process down the crack slighty overlapping each bolt. _lh3.googleusercontent.com/XDGsBRMz3j0PUzIy8RPKZ7jAj9TxeVGIFav0AzEpMuyxFI_o8vfY-1dVY1ngt0vOzBiix_cCOA_

[@darrylrossetti6496]

I didnt do the one in the pic. But i have fixed a cracked block like that . worked fine.

[@darrylrossetti6496]

Possibly. I've also found in life there is more than one way to approach a challenge, there really is no wrong fix as long as it gets fixed.

[@esthersorenson7705]

This video is the first video of yours that I watched :). I bought a used canopy frame and the bottom of some pieces are rusted and deteriorating. I went looking for ways to repair them. The last part where you talked about the ignorant comments - I agree with you. They don't know what they are talking about. Firefighters are people who have hobbies and some free time and you men and women have a right to use that free time to let your mind relax from your work - whether that's checking your phone, shooting some video, or gazing out into the open. I agree that filming is a good thing, so that you can show the importance of your volunteer firefighting. Finally, this is your channel and you can block and silence whomever you want. This is not a news channel who aren't allowed to block the people's voices. That is not your obligation, so for those who claim you shouldn't silence the people - if it were my channel, I'd delete their comments, too. You spend your free time filming, editing, and uploading these videos. Their negative voices will only harm your channel, because people can be influenced by them and then your comment section is filled with those negative, nit-picking people. Please, keep up the good work! What you do is so important for people like me who want to learn!

[@RexR256]

WranglerStar. Had to figure out to JB weld my lawnmower gas tank and I have watched this video to help me. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your dedication and service. Thank you for all you do.

[@joebender3662]

Too bad I don’t know if it worked

[@bob_frazier]

I have a concern Cody! Don't do this! Why? I had tested the PTO pump on my fire engine in the morning. When I got to a fire, still small and unnamed, but just starting to crown in that afternoon's heat, I pulled up where it was going to cross a dirt road - knowing I could knock it down with two hose reels and a side fixed wand with a thousand gallons. But the wire someone had used in lieu of cotter pin sheared when I engaged the PTO and it left me there dead in my tracks. Obviously I survived, but the 1/2 acre fire ended up burning nearer to 1000 acres of the Deschutes NF. Oregon's Spring Butte Fire. I blistered my FS Engine, melted the plastic blinkers and reflectors on that side of the truck, and worst of all lost that fire fight right then and there. You risk VASTLY more than a few dollars when you short your fire equipment, especially a pump. At least TIG weld it. It may break just when you need it the most.

[@ronking2177]

I have never in my life had good luck with jb weld. And yes, I did everything according to their instructions.

[@gardeningpreacher]

I LOVE JB Weld!!! I used JB Water Weld on the bath tub of my camper to repair a crack - saved myself about $400! I repaired a head on one of my garden tractors where the exhaust pipe screwed in with their hi temp version - worked great!

[@logtothebase2]

You know what, if we're me, and I love the Idea of fixing stuff If there isn't an alternative or it's not supper critical if it fails. but it's a firepump, I would suck up the 300 bucks. keep the repaired part as an emergency spare.

[@Akshay-vb4rx]

"Drill a hole at the end of a crack to stop it" I learned something new

[@bittasweetsymphony726]

my dad taught me that years ago, noob

[@Akshay-vb4rx]

@@bittasweetsymphony726 good for you!

[@lloydr.6271]

Cody is right about JB Weld. I used it to repair a piece of machinery that otherwise wluld have been tossed. Also when we moved onto our homestead we inherited an old Welsh dresser with door knobs that fell off instead of opening. We used JB to rebuild the worn our handle threads. Worked perfectly ever since. Great if you can afford the parts but if not then JB.

[@jmwolfega]

I'm an OTR truck driver, and in addition to just a few hand tools, I always keep duct tape, zip ties and JB Weld in my truck bag. Implementing one, two, and sometimes all three have gotten me off the side of the road and sometimes home more than once. Have a good winter O'l buddy and if you see a Dot truck chaining up, stop and give me a hand!

[@ClaytonwFirth]

Not a pretty fix but it should work. Fixed a tractor PTO case with this when I was younger. These days I would tig weld though...

[@oscaropont]

A soon as you started mixing that jb weld I swear I could smell it!

[@jflowers090]

I first used this about 6 months ago and I've been blown away. I over tightened a fill bolt and cracked the housing on my tranfwr case. 6 months later it still works. Since anytime something breaks my go to is jb weld.

[@chuckthebull]

My first experience was on a 1972 triumph with a small crack in the crank case that leaked oil,, sealed it with JB and it held for years like that,, this gave me the confidence to try it on another difficult repair. I had a water leak in an intake channel of an aluminum head from my 1962 British Sunbeam that was impossible to get to to weld.. I cleaned it the best i could and created a plug of JB weld and have been driving it for a year now with no problem at all..I thought with heating and cooling it would last maybe 6 months till i got another head but its been perfect ever since.. I swear by this stuff...

[@hunterdude3262]

Look up Alumi pro welding kit. Way stronger than JB weld. Easy and fast to use.

[@hunterdude3262]

www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/alumi-pro-welding-kit-28407.aspx?&src=T13WFSHP1&admkt=&mkwid=sCTVDtuqQ_dc&pcrid=119915908081&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=Cj0KEQjw6O-9BRDjhYXH2bOb8Z4BEiQAWRdukxwesUyV84ycHftpfETxhsIHMN-opqJMhAofLV9R0JkaAlZZ8P8HAQ

[@hunterdude3262]

yes

[@GriffinBenchmark]

+Hunterdude How about an exhaust manifold?

[@hunterdude3262]

The Griffin Benchmark idk it may get to hot for it.

[@hunterdude3262]

The kit is cheap and works on a lot of stuff. Plus it wont dry out like jb weld will over time.

[@vosoda1]

13 minutes and 46 seconds of video and you did not even show us if the repair held.

[@dzre2087]

You are correct. Even WORSE... he made a later video showing "CATASTROPHIC" failure and the water COMPLETELY destroys the JB WELD.... ...so HOW does he not investigate and SHOW US how / why it failed? Love this guy... but that's just NOT HONEST.

[@fargosoccer]

I just wasted 10 minutes listening to a philosopher. I have no idea if the "fix" worked. Why put the answer in a second video which is not even linked?!?!? Go ahead and block me but you have to take constructive criticism.

[@salut438]

i poked a hole in my summit's radiator, gonna use jb weld to fix it and i came to my source for a properly done job, Wranglerstar ! Thanks.

[@joenadeau4419]

I think the amazing thing here is that you have over 40 thousand views and over 700 comments with over 400 thousand subscribers, you are a tremendous success story with your channel and your life so let them comment all day long, win win for you, my guess is that the JB Weld will work in this application, thanks for sharing your stories and subjecting yourself to the comments and criticism..............you have great content

[@KILLKING110]

95% of home appliances now days are designed to only last a few years before a part breaks forcing people to buy a expensive replacement parts which is why when I get my own place I'm going to get an older stove so I can repair it for cheap.

[@STGN01]

Well that is because most people don't want to pay the extra cost of buying things that last a long time.

[@M3tcalf1]

Thats an assumption that many people make to rationalize making cheap crap. Given a option is the better way look at snapon tools for example they are not out of on their rears with all the cheap crap tools in the world.

[@STGN01]

M3tcalf1 No the reason people make cheap crap is because they can sell it. You have to be very rich to have great quality for everything in your life, and if you only use a wrench a couple of times a year then paying double or more for it is not going to be an attractive proposition for you. Good enough is the reason we have so pleasent lives in the west as we have, its a much more efficient use of time and energy.

[@jordanlapointe8207]

+STGN01 some people may choose to have less.... and have quality

[@SianaGearz]

Actually you may like AvE's BOLTR series, and it's baffling what's going on there. Most tools don't differ all that much in the amount of effort they take to make, and the material and parts cost differences aren't all that huge either, but there's a huge difference between brands as to whether and where they put in deliberate failure points. That's a distinct drawback of capitalism for you, where brands that do the best work carry the greatest risk of putting themselves out of business!

[@briantracy1324]

This is firefighting equipment and you cheap out... not your style to make excuses for half-a**ed work... weld it next time...

[@wranglerstar]

Easy for you to say. This is a piece of equipment I'll most likely never use. The $300 is better spent other place.

[@briantracy1324]

After watching you make 8 video's about a worthless hatchet that can barely split soft pine and go on and on about how your tools are SO MUCH BETTER than anything else you can BUY when in reality an admittedly inferior store bought tool will in the end do EXACTLY the same job I find your argument at odds with your prior positions. This could have ,, and should have been a 6 episode lesson... I'm just pulling your leg ,, it's good to see that you're finally coming around to my thinking that wasting so much time on tools is a complete waste ,, it's the results you get out of them that count...

[@reg428]

Nothing cheap about JB Weld, other than the price. We've been using it for years, with no problem

[@bbcooter388]

First off, I am sure that Cody will thoroughly test this before relying on it for firefighting. Secondly, This repair only needs to hold 60 psi from the inside. Cody completely analyzed the crack and realized that pressure from the inside would not compromise the repair. Lastly, Welding Aluminum is very HARD TO DO, It is also a VERY EXPENSIVE process, due to the need for specialized equipment. I will bet the JB Weld holds long enough for Jack's kids to use the pump !!! Maybe even Jack's Grand Kids !!!!

[@jordanlapointe8207]

+Brian Tracy didn't your moma teach you to bite your tongue instead of say mean things. haven't you and common decency.... where's your pump repair video huh?

[@lolfreddy]

It's your channel, Cody. Do whatever you please and those who like it will follow. Those who don't will hate and guess what? They still viewed your video, they still had to go through ads (if you have any on the video) and they still improved your overall KZbin stats. So yeah, hang in there and keep it up! I love going through all your videos and I have learned a plethora of different things from watching you. Thank you so much! :)

[@rayking3009]

I remember my Dad fixing stuff with JB Weld many times as a child. Keep on keeping on Cody with your firefighting vide os. I enjoy them as well as all your videos.

[@gearheadted5110]

JB Weld, great stuff. I have used it many times since I was a teenager in the early 80's. Worked well on my dirt bike aluminum flywheel cover (Honda), a loose factory crimp on an aluminum four barrel carburetor, and the list goes on. Yes, mig, tig, or brazing would be better, but for a quick cheap cold weld it can be a viable option.

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

You go Cody! I have nothing but respect for you. My grandmother taught me not to criticize someone if you haven't walked in their shoes. BTW, you're selling me on moving to Oregon after I retire. 37 degrees in August! Yay!

[@sticks0012]

jb weld held together a 1974 yamaha DT 360 magnesium engine case for years.Chain came off and snapped a bolt tab oil went everywhere.Jb weld fixed it until the bike was caught on fire by a couple of non listening buddies.Whole other story anyways the stuff is gold if you don't have a tig welder.Might have ruffed the surface up a bit more but have no doubt the repair will work.Even works on fuel tanks folks.

[@TheZjub]

It's the internet.. to bad people are hiding behind it and posting immature comments expecting to hurt you. They don't realize there is a real person on the other side of the net with a whole different life story. Cody I wish you and your family the best! Please make more video's that you enjoy. You have giving me great insight in to different aspects of professions and life! Thank you for being here!

[@sharonkasper5126]

Been repairing many items over my 75 years. JB Weld is the best. One additional suggestion would be to cut a "V" grove on the crack. For pressure cut grove inside item. For vacuum cut grove outside item. This from Sharon's husband.

[@ilblues]

My wife recently told me about your channel - she's a fan and I think she's watched every one of your videos. I'll get caught up this winter. What's cool is, THIS is the FIRST and ONLY video I've watched of yours, so far. The very next day, I was doing maintenance on my new (to me) 1948 Gibson Model D garden tractor and the oil bath air filter, which was bone dry, piddled all over the concrete after I put oil in it. So, having watched this one video, I knew exactly how to fix it. Thanks for learning me on JBWeld. You blessed me - and ain't that just like the Lord, to lead us to what we need, at just the right time? So do you have a video on using Helicoil inserts? ;^) Jack

[@codynichols411]

Mr, Wranglerstar I used to be a volunteer firefighter as well understand where you're coming from on that people don't get that you're trying to do all you can do and save their property and whenever you get a little bit of chance you want to sit back and take a break but in your case it's let me show you the public what's going on I enjoyed personally Wildland Fire stuff thank you keep up the posts

[@chillaxter13]

Totally behind you on your explanation for filming during the firefighting! I know several professional firefighters, and there are always little moments of safe down-time. They DO also need more volunteers and professionals, so getting the videos out of what it's really like is IMPORTANT! Thank you and keep up the great work and vids!!

[@sugarcarrott]

I thoroughly enjoy your wildland footage, I am so grateful for the men and women who put their lives on the line in those fires. Watching your footage has made me greatly consider becoming a wildland firefighter. I've wanted to be a firefighter in the past I received my EMT cert and was going to go to school to become a medic but the school I was attending got rid of their paramedic program. My wife and I are actually thinking of moving out your way for me to go to a paramedic school in Oregon. Keep up the great work, and God bless.

[@debbiepowell8623]

It's true, my father also fixed a cracked ford engine block with JB weld. He would tell his story about that till the day he died. You brought back great memories for me with this video, Thank you

[@waynocook53]

Great set of videos as teaching tools for old school skills for the X and Y genners...forwarding this to my kids, then work with them on building a shop in our garage so they practice what you show. Thank you so much for bringing the skills of yesteryear to the 21st century!

[@grodad7034]

I repaired a Toyota radiator housing, a 2 inch crack, with JB. drilled a 1/16 inch hole to stop the crack travel. everyone said no way, forget about it! it outlasted the engine! good stuff!

[@ratdog3055]

You just proved what I preach. JB weld can just about fix anything metal as long as it is prepped properly. Super clean and super degreased and it will work wonders. Dot let the nay sayers get to you. Until they walk in your shoes, they have no idea what they are talking about. As a retired bomb Tech, I got tired being arm chair quarterbacked by people. But I knew that what I was doing was important. So don't let them bug you!

[@jimek1947]

I love JB Weld, have made replacement gears that were plastic to start with, and made casts of gears from wax and another from clay several years ago and gears still working like new..

[@kellygiddens3356]

I've used JBweld on Differentials and Transmission Cases and never had a Problem. It's always worked well for me.

[@snoopycomputer]

"you should be out there fighting fires, not filming..." I *KNEW* people would comment that. None of your footage you shot looks like it's detracting you from your duty. Like you said, it has inspired many (myself included) to get into or at least look into volunteer fire fighting. KEEP IT UP! :) LOVE the fire videos.

[@rontoms9979]

Cody I would never tell you how to do anything as I learn so much from your videos. My only concern is your dogs. Living way out there in the trees and all. Thank You So much for your time. Love to all your family Ron(71) from Las Vegas

[@WindersRanger]

Cody, those who have not or will not volunteer for a local fire company have no idea the struggle that takes place for man power. To that end they also can not understand the process of how a fire scene works and unfolds through the progression of a fire. Its unfortunate people are so willing to criticize that which they do not understand. Like you i have worked more than my share of fire scenes with a local vol fire company for many years. In rural areas there is a great need for young people to get involved to help serve their fellow citizens and your video(s) are a great way to show case this. I thought it was a great video and a great explanation to the criticisms.

[@connieb9922]

Cody you hit the nail on the head. People who are critical just like to do it to make themselves seem larger than they are. You are one hundred percent correct when you say they have no idea what they are talking about. Unless they have been in that situation they have absolutely no right to make comments like that. I have found that people are brave to make fools of themselves when making those types of comments when not face to face with someone. Unfortunately common sense is no longer common in today's society. Keep up with the work you are doing. I am enjoying you videos.

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Sad to admit, but I did the same thing and cracked my swimming pool pump... Used JB Weld on it and it held for the next 5 years (until I filled in the pool!). I often wondered how long it might have held, if I hadn't ditched the pool -- maybe 10 years or more! Good stuff!!!

[@AngusL100]

Hi Wranglestar, I've been following your channel for a fair while now. You are doing a fantastic job on the very diverse film topics and your volunteer fireman work. I for one appreciate the very natural, friendly videos you produce - Please don't let negative comments get to you or affect you in any way. Keep up the good work buddy. You don't have to justify anything to trolls.....

[@dutchcourage7312]

Weird how people fill in reasons for what other people do, i always assumed you did it for exactly the reason you mentioned in this video ... and while i'm not rushing off to join the local fire department, i will say that these vids at least help to give insight and do spark interest and admiration/respect for the 'profession'. Also, when I hear about a fire somewhere (where that has previously been a black box) i know have a better understanding of what's going on, and generally express my hope (in my mind) that everybody be safe ... it's not that you became the personification of firefighters, but the vids do make for a more personal up front 'connection' with the profession and thus those employed in it. So i think that's just great, if it inspires people to volunteer (which i am sure it will for some people) that's even better, and by now i think you are serious enough about this that i feel i can trust you to make the right call when it comes to hands on the record button or hands on the equipment... Anyways, i thank you for sharing what you can, in between, it's broadened my understanding in ways that i don't think could have been done any other way. (this mainly because any documentary generally goes for some sort of grandeur and large overview, you show things through your eyes, down to the earth and with both boots on the ground, and seeing people fry an egg on a shovel can't be unseen and will be with me forever :) ... reading this back i might sound a lil to admirational than intended, but it's how i experienced the vids you did i liked them.

[@timothyrannells9156]

I had an oil leak on my truck (1996 Ford F-150) and used JB Weld as a patch to stop the leak. I am glad to say that it did work to stop the leak.

[@Got2Learn]

Epoxy is the best, I swear by it, I used it to repair an old three wheeler gas tank an it worked great ! Thanks again Cody for all the knowledge you share with us !

[@MrCadapiter]

Cody you should not worry about those people that comment those things. If anyone truly watches your videos they would know that you do the job right. You would not video in situations that would compromise your safety or the crews safety as well as hindering your effectiveness at putting out the fire. Keep up doing what you are doing. Anyone can type anything over the internet on a keyboard.

[@thesailjunkie]

I have been using the stop-drill method for cracks for decades. A solution most people are unaware of today.

[@CavanalK5]

Some reason KZbin thinks I need to watch Wranglerstar’s 6-y.o. videos. Crazy right? But here I am dang it. 2:45 am can’t sleep. Regarding manufacturers making money off their parts…I’ve always heard my friend who’s a J. Deere dealer say they make peanuts off tractor sales. Enough to keep the lights on. And that The meat and potatoes is parts and implements. And a little service (mostly parts on the service end still). I don’t doubt it one bit. Enjoyed this old (in KZbin years) video Wranglerstar! JB is some fine stuff for the right job. I used it on a nearly identical impeller cover like this in a pool pump. It was fiberglass impregnated poly of some sort. Into the threads too. That thing held up for 15 more years that I know of, probably more.

[@CavanalK5]

And you’re spot on. Prep is key!

[@cobkiller2008]

I get how you can get caught up in providing content for viewers and in responding to messages be in positive or negative. I think you should just be you. Even if it meant loosing some people along the way, and that's easy for me to say since I don't have a family that's dependent on channels income or what have you, but I enjoy your channel and your heart and mind seem to be in the right place in all of your videos. You don't owe me or anyone anything or even an explanation. You provide great content , and I appreciate all that you do and choose to share with me and the ppl who enjoy your videos.

[@samualwhittemore228]

You are absolutely right about JB weld. I once JB welded two exhaust manifold bolts into the stripped out recesses (once called threaded manifold bolt holes) of a 10hp Briggs and Stratton engine mounted on a pressure sprayer. The bolts held a very heavy 1 1/4 inch water pipe exhaust and muffler. It never fell off. I have since sold it. I bet its still on. Ha HA ---> And that was an aluminium head it was bolted to.

[@scrider8464]

You are a hero for fighting fire and double hero for volunteering to fight fires. I like seeing what you do and what is involved with you and others out there. You said it was the best job in the world. Thanks for letting the rest of us see this.

[@jasward3826]

I was taught not to rush the prep "if your preparation is crap you the finish will also be crap, patience" the same guy taught me that little drilling out the end of the crack to prevent it spreading on fiberglass car panels. I used something similar to JB weld called araldite when the stator plate cracked on an old Suzuki and it worked well and held for at least the year that I had the bike for.

[@donniegaskill1836]

I can attest to the value of JB weld. I had a Ford Falcon Futura, 1966, with a 200 cuin engine. It dropped a rod and punched a hole in the block. I cleaned up the block, beveled the edges of the hole and piece that came loose and then JB welded the pieces together. I drove the care another 2-3 years without any more failure in the block.

[@itsnotfar]

Don't worry about the haters. Just keep making videos. I've been watching your videos for many years now.

[@1111bigdiesel]

Thanx for your services as a firefighter. You are a true hero of the land

[@resourcefulgirl]

I have a really nice steel 9 panel front door. Under the brass kick plate I noticed rust and after sanding I could see a hole. I was looking for repair recommendations and saw your channel. I've been subscribed for years and should have known you would cover something like this :). This is going to save me so much money. Headed to the hardware store now. I first used Rustoleum and I'm applying 2 coats. Then the JD Weld and finally sand and paint. If anyone has additional recommendations I would appreciate it!

[@wonderwolf303]

Probably the right move to JB weld instead of trying to weld it, cast alum if you don't know the alloy can be worse off for the attempt. I'm surprised its not zinc really. I wonder if a vacuum set on low & drawn across the outside of the housing would have helped draw the epoxy into the crack more? Another way to go about it is find somebody who does sand casting and have them make another one 1/3 thicker out of alum and never worry about it again! Good channel I love your stuff so far!