Bellows Replacement

[FreeBeeTony]

Is there a minimum temp the bellows adhesive can be used at?

I am planning on replacing the u-joint bellows and was wondering how warm it needs to be.....

Probably won't be for a few weeks......we just got about a foot of snow last night....but I'm getin real itchy!!!!

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Bellows Replacement

If the tube is frozen solid, you know it is too cold.

 

[havasuboatman]

Re: Bellows Replacement

There is no minimum temp use rating for bellows adhesive

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Bellows Replacement

OK.........so I just need to wait for the snow to melt and it gets warm enough to work outside.........

 

[havasuboatman]

Re: Bellows Replacement

That's using the old noodle.

 

[JustJason]

Re: Bellows Replacement

It can be a knucklebuster of a job... your better waiting until it's warm... your hands won't hurt so much after

 

[Dshow]

Re: Bellows Replacement

^^^^ although, if his hands are numb, it might make it less painful...

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Bellows Replacement

Wanna be in the water by mid-April for striper season...........hope to do the bellows in March.

 

[havasuboatman]

Re: Bellows Replacement

By march, it'll be in the high 80's where I live. 74 degrees today.

 

[83vert]

Re: Bellows Replacement

Old man winter is kicking my ***** this year.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Bellows Replacement

I'm hoping for a few days in the 50's in March here on Long Island!!!

 

[ziggy]

Re: Bellows Replacement

i didn't find the bellows to be as much a knuckle buster as i find it takes extreme strength in your fingers to get the bellows to expand enough to slide into the proper position.
the warmer the new bellow are, the more pliable i think they will be... keep them inside till yer ready to do the deed i'd think in cool weather..

hope everything goes well for ya..