Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Radiator Repair

[LarryT (l02turner]

Thx Hans -
nope - not alumimum - thanks for the words of wisdom.  ;-)
Happy New Year -

Sincerely,
Larry T  (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits &
Porsche Posters/Weber parts
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hans E. Hansen" <FList [at] hanshansen.org>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Radiator Repair


> True silver solder has a high melting point and it's possible that
> a small propane torch may not generate enough heat on the
> radiator to properly melt and bond.  Get a "silver bearing" solder,
> which is basically ordinary solder with 2%-4% silver content.
> The melting point is about 100degF higher - like about 430 to
> 470 deg depending upon exact alloy.  I think Sears has a
> reasonable selection, if I remember correctly.
>
> Use an acid based flux on anything non-electrical.  However,
> be sure to wash the area thoroughly afterward, as the acid
> flux can be the gift that keeps on giving, if you get my drift.
>
> If all you can find is rosin core solder, that's OK.  Just brush
> on some acid flux and go for it.
>
> BTW, I'm assuming this is not aluminum?  Different set of
> problems.........
>
> Hans.
>
> On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 1:09 PM, LarryT <l02turner [at] comcast.net> wrote:
> > Hi Gang -
> >    I need to solder a pinhole in my radiator - let's just say it's a
> > non-Ferrari ;-) I've been told I can solder it and plan to try - but I 
> > don't
> > know what kind of solder to use.  I have a propane torch to heat the 
> > metal -
> > so that's not a problem.
> >
> >    Is there a certain diameter?  Flux filled?  Lead?  Silver?  Its been a
> > long time since I;ve soldered anything more than a wire connection -
> >
> > TIA!
> > HNY ;-)
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Larry T  (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
> > www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits &
> > Porsche Posters/Weber parts
> > Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/
> >
> > http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html
> >
> >
> > .
> >
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