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How to Glue Plastic Gear on Ice Maker? Bob Simon 04-22-2008
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Posted by Bob Simon on April 22, 2008, 9:12 am
I have a Whirlpool style modular ice maker. The end of the ejector
shaft broke so the gear wheel (with metal contacts on the back) is not
held on and the circuits do not close. I tried to glue the gear back
on using plastic model cement but it did not stick at all. I also
tried Krazy Glue which also did not work. What kind of cement is
appropriate for this job?

Posted by willshak on April 22, 2008, 9:39 am
on 4/22/2008 9:12 AM Bob Simon said the following:
> I have a Whirlpool style modular ice maker. The end of the ejector
> shaft broke so the gear wheel (with metal contacts on the back) is not
> held on and the circuits do not close. I tried to glue the gear back
> on using plastic model cement but it did not stick at all. I also
> tried Krazy Glue which also did not work. What kind of cement is
> appropriate for this job?
>
A replacement part would be the most effective cement. Check with
manufacturer's web site for parts. Whirlpool makes units for Sears
(Kenmore), so you may find the part there.

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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Posted by Steve on April 22, 2008, 9:40 am
alt.home.repair:

> I have a Whirlpool style modular ice maker. The end of the ejector
> shaft broke so the gear wheel (with metal contacts on the back) is not
> held on and the circuits do not close. I tried to glue the gear back
> on using plastic model cement but it did not stick at all. I also
> tried Krazy Glue which also did not work. What kind of cement is
> appropriate for this job?

It's probably a nylon gear. You can look for glue that works with nylon,
or you can save yourself a lot of trouble and buy a new gear.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement

Posted by Smitty Two on April 22, 2008, 10:15 am

> I have a Whirlpool style modular ice maker. The end of the ejector
> shaft broke so the gear wheel (with metal contacts on the back) is not
> held on and the circuits do not close. I tried to glue the gear back
> on using plastic model cement but it did not stick at all. I also
> tried Krazy Glue which also did not work. What kind of cement is
> appropriate for this job?

Unobtainium.

Posted by on April 22, 2008, 10:16 am
wrote:

>I have a Whirlpool style modular ice maker. The end of the ejector
>shaft broke so the gear wheel (with metal contacts on the back) is not
>held on and the circuits do not close. I tried to glue the gear back
>on using plastic model cement but it did not stick at all. I also
>tried Krazy Glue which also did not work. What kind of cement is
>appropriate for this job?

I would just buy a new motror plate. I got mine from Midwest appliance
parts (on the net) for about $35. They also have smaller parts

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