I’ve been working on my mother’s ride on lawn mower today, it won’t start.
I discovered the starter motor had seized.
I removed it and took it apart; I found that one of the four large magnets on the inside of the outer casing has broken away.
These magnets are glued in place. Does anyone know what glue in suitable for this application?

Starter motor magnet glue.

Hard to comment without seeing it - but 2-part epoxy (like Araldite) should be suitable. Probably need to take care that the glued surfaces are squeaky clean to ensure that they stay stuck, and allow the full setting time for maximum strength (e.g. 24 hours).

I'm surprised that there wasn't some kind of mechanical fastening to keep it in place though...

Ok thanks.

What lawn mower is it Piddy?
Rich

Hi it's a Murray model 38710x99A it's an American machine.

[Edited on 11/9/10 by piddy]

Araldite but the original not the quick set stuff

Good old JBWeld starter motor magnet glue Ebay for it.

yes, JB Weld is the stuff to use.

Ok I have ordered some JB weld and see how I get on.

make sure you glue it back in same orientation as it was originally.