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The solder did not work for this repair. Nothing seemed to get the solder to stick to the radiator. In the end, I TIG welded the hole. It was tough. I used a 1/16" electrode at 40 amps and 3/32 filler wire. I would have loved a smaller electrode and wire, but this stuff is small as it is.
 
The solder did not work for this repair. Nothing seemed to get the solder to stick to the radiator. In the end, I TIG welded the hole. It was tough. I used a 1/16" electrode at 40 amps and 3/32 filler wire. I would have loved a smaller electrode and wire, but this stuff is small as it is.
  
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Here is the result, I will pressure test soon:<br>
 
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===Cleaning the Solder Area===
 
===Cleaning the Solder Area===
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Paint stripper, a soft brush, water, and compressed air clean the area fine.<br>
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[[Image:Paint-stripper.jpg]]
  
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It foams as it works.<br>
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[[Image:Paint-stripper-working.jpg]]<br>
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[[Image:Cleaned-radiator.jpg]]
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:43, 31 July 2007

Tig Welding

The solder did not work for this repair. Nothing seemed to get the solder to stick to the radiator. In the end, I TIG welded the hole. It was tough. I used a 1/16" electrode at 40 amps and 3/32 filler wire. I would have loved a smaller electrode and wire, but this stuff is small as it is.

Here is the result, I will pressure test soon:
Welded-radiator.jpg

The Solder

Aluminum solder exists. I could not get it to work.

Alsolder500.jpg

ALSOLDER 500, PDS-Flow at 482°F.
Stay-Clean Aluminum Flux, PDS- A honey like liquid flux.

Kit Price - $27.37 from Praxair.

The Torch

Mapp gas (C3H4) produces a flame temperature of 5301° F (2927° C)
Propane gas (C3H8) produces a flame temperature of 4325° F (2385°C)


Cleaning the Solder Area

Paint stripper, a soft brush, water, and compressed air clean the area fine.
Paint-stripper.jpg

It foams as it works.

Paint-stripper-working.jpg

Cleaned-radiator.jpg