Engine Casing Repair
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Re: Engine Casing Repair
18 Jun 2021 08:31
I agree with the comments above. I've tried the solder and couldn't get the case hot enough and the solder was uncontrollable. Get it tigged.
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Re: Engine Casing Repair
21 Jun 2021 09:43
I'm going to start off with MAPP gas and the aluminum solder sticks. If that doesn't work, I'll take it to someone and get it tig welded.
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Re: Engine Casing Repair
21 Jun 2021 12:05
THE SOLDER IS TOO SOFT
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Re: Engine Casing Repair
21 Jun 2021 12:25
I've heard bad things about trying to tig stuff that has the solder rod on it...I advise skipping.
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Re: Engine Casing Repair
21 Jun 2021 12:52
If you can't get the work base hot enough it won't stick. It melts at 700* F but it becomes fluid so build up is impossible. In any event the surface must be clean. That's why Jeff took off so much material before welding.
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