JAMES_S_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com wrote:
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> Ladies, gents, and the rest,
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> Extending to the right from the "water tap" at the top rear of the
> cylinder head on my TR3, is a length of metal pipe maybe 5 inches
> long, onto which is connected a length of hose which heads over to the
> bulkhead. This pipe has at its left end a brass fitting that screws
> into the vertical 1" brass piece that screws into the head. I hope you
> can picture the pipe I mean but it's not too critical, this being a
> general question.
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> This pipe, which I think is steel, has developed some pinholes, and
> I'm wondering what people have done to successfully effect a repair.
> I'm contemplating either solder or JB Weld, but I don't know if solder
> will stick to steel. If solder, should I use acid flux? OTOH I've
> never tried JB Weld, but anyone I've spoken to who has seems to love
> it. In either case, how can I prevent the solder or JB Weld from
> filling up the inside of the pipe too much and restricting the flow of
> coolant? (I suspect if I get a bit more aggressive the holes will
> prove to be bigger than they look now.)
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> All constructive comments welcomed!
>
> Thanks,
> Jim Wallace
> jwallace@canadahp.com
I've used bronze brazing rod to repair this type of pipe. I've also used
it to repair the pipe that goes from the block to the water pump.
--
George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L
(getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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