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January 19, 2004
Looking at your post again, I think you mean that it is split in the shaped part of the tank. If this is the case, it will be very difficult to repair satisfactorily. Soft, or lead soldering would be a complete waste of time for this type of repair, without extra mechanical reinforcement. (ie a strip of metal shaped to the profile of the tank, somewhat wider than the split) This would be very difficult to hold in place whilst heating. Even after all this it might not be very effective. The other alternative is silver soldering, but if lead has been used in a previous repair attempt, it will eat into the brass at the temperatures required for silver soldering. Incidentally , the problem was probably caused by work hardening, due to the flexing of the metal with changes in internal pressure.
In short, probably better to find another one! I have repaired them myself, but it sure aint easy!!!!
If it is just the seam though, that is relatively easy.
R
"Roger Stinson" < rogerstinson@... > 28409
Posted on January 19, 2004 05:23 PM
Posted to category(s) Electrical System | Fuel System | Technical Info
