What is the best glue to use when replacing jewels on an engine

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I need to replace the missing jewels on a Lionel 736, also what is the best way to remove an old one?

Thanks in advance. jcolonbc

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Removing them I’ve not done, but I would say a small pin to similar item to pop out the old jewel would work.

To glue the new ones in I use the gel type crazy glue. It is a little easier to control thant the thin original stuff. All you need is a SMALL dab.

Jim

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If it were me, I’d use a small drop of Walther’s Goo.

To remove one…well, I’ve never done that. I’d probably use a sharp X-acto knife blade, very carefully, so as not to damage the surrounding metal.

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I removed one of my jewels by dropping the engine on the floor. [banghead] Only lost one. Fortunately no other damage. I just about went into cardiac arrest as it was headed toward the floor. Ordered a replacement and put it with a small drop of Elmers. Been a year and it seems to be holding.

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I’ve also used regular Elmer’s white glue to hold replacement jewels in place.

I never tried to remove a jewel, but I like the idea mentioned above about using the point of an X-acto knife blade to try prying it up.

Robert

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I would remove it with an Xacto knife and replace the jewel using gel type instant glue.

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Walther’s Goo is what I have used. It never quite dries; and it’s kind of rubbery, to resist future shocks.

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I have had great results with Crazy Glue. I have never removed one intentionally. I wold be real careful with the Exacto Knife but I can’t think of another way to do it.

John

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Thanks for all the help. I used loctite gel Super glue. So far, so good.

jcolonbc