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DieselDog · 11-03-2010, 01:43 PM

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dwcsr · 11-03-2010, 02:26 PM

You should be able to silver solder it back together.

DieselDog · 11-03-2010, 02:35 PM

Thanks Dave; I asked them about repairing it. They said that the part was a zinc casting that cannot be welded. They said that they could have another shop afix a plate under the wing to pin it, then metal spray it, then they could chrome over that-but that you could notice that it had been repaired.

They didnot talk about silver soldering, I will discuss this with them. If they do not know of anyone who does this, do you or the other members know of a shop I could send it to for this type of repair should I not find another part?

Thanks, Michael

dwcsr · 11-03-2010, 02:38 PM

I have not done it but take a look at this
http://durafix.com/

DieselDog · 11-03-2010, 07:07 PM

I looked at that website but I don't think I have the skill and experience to be able to do the repair myself.

The silver solder solution sounds good but I have no clue as to where to look to find a craftman to do this.

Thanks, Michael.

raycow · 11-03-2010, 10:00 PM

Silver soldering won't work. The solder melts at a higher temperature than the zinc casting.

Ray

dwcsr · 11-03-2010, 10:50 PM

Silver solder melts at 300F degress 96% tin, 4% silver , sliver braze which most people think of as sliver solder or hard solder melts at 800 or so and is almost 50% silver.

I used to fix pewter and white metal jewelery with it back when I was a bench jeweler. I would clean the joint up flux it and wire it together with iron wire ( mechaincs wire) not copper wire, set it into a sand filled box for support and put it in and oven for 45 minutes or so at 350 degrees. The solder will flow into the joint. I don't see why it won't work on a hood ornament.

raycow · 11-03-2010, 11:06 PM

Yep, I was talking about hard solder. If the 96% tin product will adhere to zinc there is no good reason not to try it.

Ray

dwcsr · 11-03-2010, 11:13 PM

There is a product called LT145 that is for this purpose but I had to get it in England and ship it here. It may be available here now

http://www.cupalloys.co.uk/lt-145-so...eel-i1344.html

This is the stuff. Theirs is 40% Tin, 42% Lead bal Cadmium no silver

11-03-2010, 01:43 PM	#1
DieselDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Danville, commiefornia Posts: 7	Broken Wing... Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by truckdude239; 11-04-2010 at 06:43 PM. Reason: wtb

11-03-2010, 02:26 PM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Broken Wing... You should be able to silver solder it back together.

11-03-2010, 02:35 PM	#3
DieselDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Danville, commiefornia Posts: 7	Re: Broken Wing... Thanks Dave; I asked them about repairing it. They said that the part was a zinc casting that cannot be welded. They said that they could have another shop afix a plate under the wing to pin it, then metal spray it, then they could chrome over that-but that you could notice that it had been repaired. They didnot talk about silver soldering, I will discuss this with them. If they do not know of anyone who does this, do you or the other members know of a shop I could send it to for this type of repair should I not find another part? Thanks, Michael __________________ 1954 GMC 100 4 on the floor Neptune over Jungle green. 2005 Ram 4X4 2500 Cummins turbo diesel 6 spd trans

11-03-2010, 02:38 PM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Broken Wing... I have not done it but take a look at this http://durafix.com/

11-03-2010, 07:07 PM	#5
DieselDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Danville, commiefornia Posts: 7	Re: Broken Wing... I looked at that website but I don't think I have the skill and experience to be able to do the repair myself. The silver solder solution sounds good but I have no clue as to where to look to find a craftman to do this. Thanks, Michael. __________________ 1954 GMC 100 4 on the floor Neptune over Jungle green. 2005 Ram 4X4 2500 Cummins turbo diesel 6 spd trans

11-03-2010, 10:00 PM	#6
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Broken Wing... Silver soldering won't work. The solder melts at a higher temperature than the zinc casting. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians. Last edited by raycow; 11-03-2010 at 10:00 PM.

11-03-2010, 10:50 PM	#7
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Broken Wing... Silver solder melts at 300F degress 96% tin, 4% silver , sliver braze which most people think of as sliver solder or hard solder melts at 800 or so and is almost 50% silver. I used to fix pewter and white metal jewelery with it back when I was a bench jeweler. I would clean the joint up flux it and wire it together with iron wire ( mechaincs wire) not copper wire, set it into a sand filled box for support and put it in and oven for 45 minutes or so at 350 degrees. The solder will flow into the joint. I don't see why it won't work on a hood ornament. Last edited by dwcsr; 11-03-2010 at 10:52 PM.

11-03-2010, 11:06 PM	#8
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Broken Wing... Yep, I was talking about hard solder. If the 96% tin product will adhere to zinc there is no good reason not to try it. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

11-03-2010, 11:13 PM	#9
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Broken Wing... There is a product called LT145 that is for this purpose but I had to get it in England and ship it here. It may be available here now http://www.cupalloys.co.uk/lt-145-so...eel-i1344.html This is the stuff. Theirs is 40% Tin, 42% Lead bal Cadmium no silver Last edited by dwcsr; 11-03-2010 at 11:13 PM.



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