In a message dated 97-12-26 05:42:21 EST, egil@kvaleberg.no writes:
<< On 24 Dec 1997, Michael D. Porter wrote:
> Solder simply will not
> adhere to steel.
Oh, but it will. In fact, it adheres very well. Just make sure the areas
are spotlessly clean, and you use a good flux (the brush-on type that also
contains solder powder is very good).
BUT, solder is not very strong, and is definitely not striong enough for
stuctural repairs of any kind.
>>
Oh, but it is, and it will too. With the recent acquisition of a 36 F2 Morgan
three wheeler I have been learning about soldering steel !! For example, the
prop tube is soldered to the bell housing !!!, which along with the engine and
rear mounted tranny make up the structural spine of the beast !! I think the
ends of the drive shaft are soldered into place as well !! Add to that they
did not use the stronger silver solder either.
As one Morgan wag related "They used to love it because anyone could melt the
solder on the stove at home and make their own repairs !!"
Interesting EH ?
Bob Paul
Corrales NM
TS71101L 60 TR 3A
TS45738L O 59 TR3A
TS7280L 55 TR 2
F376 36 Morgan F2 Three Wheeler
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