unusual stringer repair question

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Re: unusual stringer repair question

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Just thin enough till it will flow a little still, Think wet creamy peanut butter or a little looser than that....Like I said, you can work it down and help get the bubbles out with a straw or thin poker ....
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Re: unusual stringer repair question

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I used those shishkebab sticks to poke in the holes to get the air out.

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Re: unusual stringer repair question

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Thanks to all that responded.
Another question:
It looks like I'll be reusing the same transmission mounts, so I'll be drilling the epoxy repair and installing lag bolts.
How likely is it that the lag bolts will crack the epoxy repair? Is there any give to this stuff?

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Re: unusual stringer repair question

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It might crack if you do not drill pilot holes.

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Re: unusual stringer repair question

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Thanks to all who responded. Repair is complete.
Here is a pic of the bolts that came out of the stringer:
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Here is the repair:
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Re: unusual stringer repair question

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wow, those bolts didnt have much hold left in them 8O

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