rochester carb soldering/brazing
August 31st, 2013, 05:53 PM
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rochester carb soldering/brazing
Has anyone had ann luck with soldering a 68-72 rochester carb, im not even sure what kindof metal it is maybe an aluminum zinc or something? Im thinking about making an internal repair on the float bowl tube,the top edge has corroded away and i want to try filling it in...dont know what the melting temp of this stuff is and anyone suggest any rods? Or info?
August 31st, 2013, 06:48 PM
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no, don't try it! when you reach the temp. that the pot metal will accept a repair, it melts into a pile of useless pot metal. are you talking the vent tube in the air horn assembly?
j-b weld is your best friend when it comes to repairing the pot metal of a carb.
bill
j-b weld is your best friend when it comes to repairing the pot metal of a carb.
bill
August 31st, 2013, 07:19 PM
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no, don't try it! when you reach the temp. that the pot metal will accept a repair, it melts into a pile of useless pot metal. are you talking the vent tube in the air horn assembly?
j-b weld is your best friend when it comes to repairing the pot metal of a carb.
bill
j-b weld is your best friend when it comes to repairing the pot metal of a carb.
bill
September 3rd, 2013, 04:42 AM
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I know that this will give you more than you actually need (parts wise anyway) but I just got done rebuilding my rochester carb about 3 months ago. The rebuild kit included the tube that you are talking about and only cost $25 online.
September 3rd, 2013, 06:42 PM
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pogo, snap a pic or two, then we can see what the damage is like.
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September 5th, 2013, 03:22 AM
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"no kit contains the power piston bore-it's an integral part of the float bowl casting.
pogo, snap a pic or two, then we can see what the damage is like."
Sorry, I misread. I thought that he was talking about the power piston rod which IS included in rebuild kits.
pogo, snap a pic or two, then we can see what the damage is like."
Sorry, I misread. I thought that he was talking about the power piston rod which IS included in rebuild kits.
September 5th, 2013, 02:54 PM
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the piston plastic retainer covers all but a sliver of the bore, so i am unsure how this will affect it...i could build it up with jbweld but i dont think it would adhere long
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