Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 19:00:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: ck1-at-pacbell.net
Subject: Re: Brazing
Thanks for the response Andrew, I was beginning to wonder if that
message had gotten past my ISP.
I spoke with a friend locally that is a circle-track racer, and
your words of wisdom re: the use of propane torch align with
his advice as well. He suggests either a special brazing tip
fed from an oxy/acet rig, or that I might be able to get by with
a 'pencil' tip using a "MAP" (?) gas cylinder. Word is that pro-
pane just doesn't get hot enough. I called the local hardware
store and they have the MAP gas cylinder (same size/fittings as
the std propane canisters) and the pencil tip, and I already have
the brazing rod, so THAT is a possibility, But, like I told one
of the fellows that has a 'parts Wag', now that I've found at
tank solders to the core has leaks - I'm considering either ship-
ping the whole unit to an acquaintance that owns a radiator shop
and have him do a complete overhaul on it, OR try to locate an
OEM unit from a 'parts Wag' that's in good shape.
(From the angle of the side mounts, it looks like the one I have
MAY be from another application, which might explain the cracks
due to vibration)
Wish I could afford one of those 'Be COOL' Heavy Duty - High Efficiency
Aluminum units, but the $500+ price tag is a bit much for the budget
right now. Maybe I should become a dealer for those, too. <grin>
I like your idea re: rubber mounts, and be assured that whatever
I end up using in the rig - it WILL be mounted that way. Thanks.
>Bruce, this is in response to your earlier question concerning
>brazing. First you asked if you should use rosin or acid core, you
>should use an acid core solder or use a separate brush on acid
>flux. As for brazing, I would not recomend a propane torch with
>regular brazing rod.
>You probably could get by using that type of torch with a silver
>brazing alloy (45%silver) and silver brazing flux. This would be as
>strong as brazing rod and would
>melt at about 400 degrees lower temp. (When brazing, make sure that
>you are not unsoldering anything near by)
>Cracks in your radiatior might be resulting from lack of suspension
>between body
>and radiator. You might install rubber grommets between radiator
>and body.
All the Best,
Bruce * kb6lwn * ck1-at-pacbell.net * 707-987-4737
... 1970 Jeep Wagoneer (1414C) V8-350 4WD "Pinecone"
Net-Tamer V 1.08X - Test Drive
least a dozen pinholes in the tanks and several places where the
[Back to Top]Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 19:00:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: ck1-at-pacbell.net
Subject: Re: Arc welding/mig welding
I saw a 'stitch/body' and 'spot' welder attachments in the JCW cat'
for $60 and $50 respectivly, that use a regular 80A (or less) arc
welder (a variable works I suppose). (PN 81YA1590A and 81YA1589T)
>(home today recuping from a pinched nerve after
>taking some guy's welding tank out of his trunk,
>older age is catching up with me :-( Just can't
>throw those things over my shoulder like I usta!:-)
Sitting here with ankle in support after tripping on a loose step
while carrying the radiator downstairs (out of the wind so I could
keep the torch going). Very PAINful, and not SURE that it didn't
actually break/fracture. Should have been wearing jumpboots for
the support (problem with weak ankles most of my life), but has
gotten much easier in the last few years (41 on 3rd of next mo)
to twist (ugh! - even the 'word' hurts!) them. Usually recover
in several hours, but not this time. Been soaking in ~HOT~ H2o,
keeping elevated, using heat pad, using elastic bandage, and
praying a bit. Happened yesterday (Tues) about 3pm.
All the Best,
Bruce * kb6lwn * ck1-at-pacbell.net * 707-987-4737
... 1970 Jeep Wagoneer (1414C) V8-350 4WD "Pinecone"
Net-Tamer V 1.08X - Test Drive
[Back to Top]Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 19:00:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: ck1-at-pacbell.net
Subject: Re: fsj parts for sale
Hi Mike,
If you DO happen to get to take a closer look, I might be
interested in the radiator, if it would fit my '70 Wag and
it's in good condition. That is, if Ken doesn't want it. :)
>>mike, where in the US r these?
>>can u call to see if the 'jeep station wagons' are Wagoneers
>>or not?
>>and could u ask if the trany in them is a manual or an AT?
>Ken, it was an automatic. He didn't know which model (he couldn't
>even tell me if it was a 2 or 4 door). I might get to go look at
>the pair sometime soon. There's someone near him with some 31"
>tires that I'm interested in. Maybe I can do both in one trip. Let
>me know if interested. These are near Carbondale Illinois (home of
>Souther Illinois University- party school of America:).
All the Best,
Bruce * kb6lwn * ck1-at-pacbell.net * 707-987-4737
... 1970 Jeep Wagoneer (1414C) V8-350 4WD "Pinecone"
Net-Tamer V 1.08X - Test Drive
[Back to Top]Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 19:00:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: ck1-at-pacbell.net
Subject: Re: Maint. software
JJ,
I have several here that I've been looking at. Would you like
me to e-mail them to you ? Or you are welcome to download them
directly from my BBS in the 'Automotive Software' file area, OR
if you have access to an FTS mailer, I can attach them for you
to pick up on a poll, *OR* :) if YOU have a Fidonet node address
I'll be happy to 'crash' them to you DIRECT, late some evening.
If you choose to D/L from my BBS, there are only a couple
available. I have the others on FD/CD and can send them from there
by any of the other means. Disk space is very limited here since
the motherboard started having comm problems on the main BBS node.
The BBS number is 707-987-3022, and Fidonet address is 1:2003/5.
>Have any of you run across any decent vehicle/maintenance/pn's log
>software/shareware whatever?
All the Best,
Bruce * kb6lwn * c