ricksrj58 273 #1 Posted May 31, 2015 i removed the flywheel from a kt17 to clean the block and there are 3 magnets that are not glued anymore.is there something that i can use to reglue them or should i get another flywheel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,160 #2 Posted May 31, 2015 I've torn two 17's down in the past year and both had magnets loose, I just cleaned everything real well I(I sandblasted, but if you dont have that sand/steel wool/3m pad, etc) and mixed up some epoxy and stuck them back on, clamped with 2-3 spring clamps, let sit for 24-36hrs, and I have used both motors pretty extensively since and they are still holding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,539 #3 Posted May 31, 2015 Don't you have to reinstall them with the magnetic poles opposite each other or alternating?Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #4 Posted May 31, 2015 JB Weld works good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #5 Posted June 1, 2015 Rick, I had to glue three magnets back in my KT-17. I think JB Weld works good but I used a two part epoxy for mine. Do a search in this engines section for replacing magnets and you should find my thread. SOI was very helpful, and you will find very informative post fromhim there. Good luck with it. You should not have any problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #6 Posted June 1, 2015 thanks guys,i have never had magnets come loose before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #7 Posted June 1, 2015 Neither had i before but it really was easy to pu them back on. Just be triple sure you have the magnets sitting in the correct position. They have to be +-+-+-+-+-+-+- all the way around the inside of the flywheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #8 Posted June 1, 2015 An easy way to determine pole direction is to use another magnet. Like poles repel, opposites attract. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites