Best way to retain lighter knob?

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sweet66monza
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Best way to retain lighter knob?

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I am looking for thoughts on a high temp adhesive or any other thoughts or ideas to stick the knob back on my lighter unit. The chrome is great, and I got it working and releasing as I want (quest to make the car 100% functional), but the knob loosely falls off now. I can't think of any high temp resistant adhesive, and a set screw or any visible mechanical fastener is definitely not an option, and this knob is by far in the best condition of all in the collection.

Thanks as always!
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Re: Best way to retain lighter knob?

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Would some high temp lock tite work?
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Re: Best way to retain lighter knob?

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For stuff like that I use JB WELD. I patched a crack in a 216 stovebolt 6 exhaust on Grandpa's '51 GMC 3100 in one of the runners. Ran it for over a year with no problems, till I found a good one at junkyard
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Re: Best way to retain lighter knob?

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Torskdoc423 wrote: Thu May 01, 2025 1:54 pm For stuff like that I use JB WELD. I patched a crack in a 216 stovebolt 6 exhaust on Grandpa's '51 GMC 3100 in one of the runners. Ran it for over a year with no problems, till I found a good one at junkyard
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YES --- if it gets hotter than JB Weld can handle --- best to have the fire extinguisher handy. Use the old original JB Weld, not fast set up version.
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Re: Best way to retain lighter knob?

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Why not add some solder to the metal stub to increase mechanical grip? Worth a shot. Brush it while it’s still hot to control the thickness of the solder.
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