Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Radiator Repair

[Rick Lindsay (rolindsay]

That being said, there is a hole in my Mondial's A/C condenser, thanks to a 
errant rock.  Have any of you had success getting these units repaired?

rick

--- On Wed, 12/31/08, LarryT <l02turner [at] comcast.net> wrote:

> From: LarryT <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Radiator Repair
> To: "rolindsay" <rolindsay [at] yahoo.com>
> Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 6:14 PM
> 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 &
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> 
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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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