From: Ryan Aguilar (raguilar13@cox.net)
Date: Sun Jun 30 2002 - 11:44:57 PDT
Hey guys this is my first post and am glad to be a part of your group. I
live in Southern California and am in the market for a good clean non rusty
M135A2 Deuce And A Half. I would preferr one that I can view before
purchasing so if anyone out there knows where I can find one let me know.
This will be my firs MV so Im hoping for one in pretty good shape. I also
heard about some of these vehicles having gone through an engine upgrade
program in 1990 where a new engine was put in and were labeled with a
"MWO1990" tag. Is this true? How many vehicles got this service? Thanx
for you help.
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> Military Vehicles Mailing List Digest #766
>
> 1) Lonely out Here
> by Recovry4x4@aol.com
> 2)
> by "Cor Streutjens" <cstreutjens@hotmail.com>
> 3) Re: M274 Mule Parts Wanted
> by "Keith Byrd" <byrdhouse@netease.net>
> 4) M series Power Steering oil question
> by "nick chance" <nchance@chanceit.fsnet.co.uk>
> 5) Re: M274 Mule Parts Wanted
> by kuhrick <kuhrick@comcast.net>
> 6) Armored Weasel??
> by Cav43rdBn@aol.com
> 7) Pinholes in gas tanks
> by "J. Forster" <jfor@quik.com>
> 8) Re: Armored Weasel??
> by Steve Grammont <islander@midmaine.com>
> 9) Re: Armored Weasel??
> by grntrks@juno.com
> 10) Re: Lonely out Here
> by "Everette" <194cbteng@pchnet.com>
> 11) Re: Pinholes in gas tanks
> by JJ&A <w7ls@blarg.net>
> 12) Fuel tank sealers (again)
> by JJ&A <w7ls@blarg.net>
> 13) Re: Armored Weasel??
> by Steve Grammont <islander@midmaine.com>
> 14) Re: Pinholes in gas tanks
> by "Bruce Beattie" <bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu>
> 15) Re: Fuel tank sealers (again)
> by "J. Forster" <jfor@quik.com>
> 16) MVPA Convention Dallas
> by Jess Minton <pd.minton@worldnet.att.net>
> 17) Re: Armored Weasel??
> by "Mike S" <tankcity@globalnet.co.uk>
> 18) Re: Pinholes in gas tanks
> by "GOTAM35" <gotam35@sc.rr.com>
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> From: Recovry4x4@aol.com
> Message-ID: <191.91135b2.2a4f56ec@aol.com>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 14:31:08 EDT
> Subject: [MV] Lonely out Here
>
> Well I can tell that most listers have travelled to Dallas. It's gonna be
a
> long weekend thinking about all that green stuff there, and me here. If
any
> of you travelling green mongers brought your laptop, us non goers need an
> update of convention going ons. No list traffic right now, I'm going to
bed!
>
> Kenneth Engle
> Loxahatchee, FL U.S.A.
> AM General M-35A2
> Fruehauf M105A1
> MVPA #24371
> http://hometown.aol.com/recovry4x4/myhomepage/photo.html
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: "Cor Streutjens" <cstreutjens@hotmail.com>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 22:04:31 +0200
> Message-ID: <F264dTyj6iZkxUWZoIp0000205e@hotmail.com>
>
> List and other people,
>
>
> Due to the fact that someone was 'creative' enough to write the Yaha virus
> that has infected one of my computers I must have caused a lot of people
> trouble. To all persons involved I apologise. I am sure you understand I
did
> not do this intentionally, the thing passed all virus killers installed
and
> sent mails from my account. I had a lot of trouble getting rid of the
virus
> and now all my systems have the best security available, that is why I
feel
> safe to send this e-mail. If I can lay my hands on the person who wrote
the
> virus.................
> Thanks to all people who warned me.
>
> Regards,
>
> Cor
>
> Drs. C. Streutjens
> Technisch Applicatie Consultant SAP
> Pinkroccade Industrious
> Tel 06 2952 4968
> c.streutjens@ind.pinkroccade.nl
> cstreutjens@hotmail.com
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <004801c21fa8$f94f8460$04000005@compaq>
> From: "Keith Byrd" <byrdhouse@netease.net>
> Subject: Re: [MV] M274 Mule Parts Wanted
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 15:10:09 -0500
>
>
>
>
> > I am also looking for an original, under the bed, battery box. I
> > currently have the original one that goes between the fender skirt on
> > the passenger side.
>
> John,
>
> Most of what you're for can be bought from the various parts suppliers
> Watson,
> Grove, etc.). I don't currently have any parts I could spare.
>
> The only original battery box was the one used on the mule upgrades done
by
> the Army in the mid 70's. It hangs down mid way of the bed on the right
> (passenger side). The fender had a space cut out for the battery box. The
> under the bed or any other configuration was not original. On the back
side
> of the battery box was mounted the voltage regulator and starter solenoid.
> Alternator, voltage regulator and starter solenoid were stock Dodge truck
> (M880).
>
> You could use any type of battery box and be OK, because only the one
above
> is correct (done by MWO). I commonly use a large ammo. can and a small
> battery and call it a "field expedient". Mount it anywhere that's handy.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Keith
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <000501c21faa$9e293fc0$db0e893e@chanceit>
> From: "nick chance" <nchance@chanceit.fsnet.co.uk>
> Subject: [MV] M series Power Steering oil question
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 21:21:05 +0100
>
> I want to change the oil in the Power Steering reservoir on my M55 truck.
> The Lubrication Order (LO 9-2320-211-12) states GO-Lubricant, Gear,
> Universal. Does anybody know what is the current spec oil to use?
>
> Regards
>
> Nick
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 17:48:49 -0500
> From: kuhrick <kuhrick@comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [MV] M274 Mule Parts Wanted
> Message-id: <5.1.0.14.0.20020629174545.009fdb40@mail.comcast.net>
>
> At 03:10 PM 6/29/02 -0500, Keith Byrd wrote:
> >.
> >Alternator, voltage regulator and starter solenoid were stock Dodge truck
> >(M880).
> starter solenoid
> the m880 starter solenoid is mounted on/in the starter and a small
> starter relay is on the fander
> i would have bet thay used a more ford looking starter solenoid
> butt I HAVE NAVER LOOK AT THE MULES so i am just talking in the dark
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Cav43rdBn@aol.com
> Message-ID: <a0.290c6772.2a4fcce8@aol.com>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 22:54:32 EDT
> Subject: [MV] Armored Weasel??
>
> Talking to a guy today, he was insisting that the Weasel
> had been armored. I said that there may have been a few
> field modified as such, but that "as issued" from the
> factory, that they were not.
>
> Comments?
>
> Jerry
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <3D1E7E2C.E2095FE6@quik.com>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 23:42:37 -0400
> From: "J. Forster" <jfor@quik.com>
> Subject: [MV] Pinholes in gas tanks
>
> I have a small motorcycle gas tank with some pin holes. A pro radiator
shop says
> no can fix. Any reccomendations, other than the obvious about explosion
> hazzards and removing fumes before starting, for soldering the holes up?
> Specifically:
>
> Hard or soft solder or braze?
> Can it be soldered on the outside and be a reliable job?
> Any tips?
>
> TIA.
> John
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Steve Grammont <islander@midmaine.com>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Armored Weasel??
> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 00:01:40 -0400
> Message-Id: <20020630040140.13394@mail.midmaine.com>
>
> Hi Jerry,
>
> >Talking to a guy today, he was insisting that the Weasel
> >had been armored. I said that there may have been a few
> >field modified as such, but that "as issued" from the
> >factory, that they were not.
>
> The Weasel was absolutely, never, ever, in the entire time it was
> produced... armored. Never. I'll restate that for the guy you were
> talking to incase I was not clear... it was NEVER armored :-)
>
> I have a rather large heap of the buggers, as well as plenty of
> literature, not to mention a network of Weasel guys I am in touch with
> when I am not working my tail off (like now). This was a light cargo
> carrier designed to give the most beneficial over snow capabilities.
> Tossing a crudload of steel is NOT the way to get low ground pressure.
> It also only had a 2000lb (or so) payload capacity, which isn't very
> much (4 crew/passengers gets you more than 1/3 way there). The Weasel
> was excellent in what it did, but 20 gauge steel and canvas is all that
> ever protected its crew.
>
> here is the link to the website I run (when I am not workign my tail
off!):
>
> www.m29cweasel.org
>
> Steve
>
> Various Weasels (T-24, M29, M29c)
> M274 MULE
> 710M Pinzgauer
> M101 Trailer
> What was once a M43
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 23:51:39 -0500
> Subject: Re: [MV] Armored Weasel??
> Message-ID: <20020629.235140.-239679.0.grntrks@juno.com>
> From: grntrks@juno.com
>
> Jerry,
> I have a friend who owns an M29 weasel and the body is as thin as my
> DUKW. BB gun resistant perhaps, but certainly nothing of larger caliber.
>
> Frank
>
> On Sat, 29 Jun 2002 22:54:32 EDT Cav43rdBn@aol.com writes:
> > Talking to a guy today, he was insisting that the Weasel
> > had been armored. I said that there may have been a few
> > field modified as such, but that "as issued" from the
> > factory, that they were not.
> >
> > Comments?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > ===Mil-Veh is a member-supported mailing list===
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> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, send e-mail to
> > <mil-veh-digest@mil-veh.org>
> > To reach a human, contact <ack@mil-veh.org>
> >
>
>
> Frank Cox
> grntrks@juno.com
> MVPA 14530
> 1945 GMC DUKW
> 1966 M35A2 w/w
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <003d01c21ff2$09d0c9e0$6a7c503f@yourze8cxvr8tt>
> From: "Everette" <194cbteng@pchnet.com>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Lonely out Here
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 23:53:10 -0500
>
> I concur wholeheartedly
>
>
> Everette
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Recovry4x4@aol.com>
> Subject: [MV] Lonely out Here
>
>
> Well I can tell that most listers have travelled to Dallas. It's gonna be
a
> long weekend thinking about all that green stuff there, and me here. If
any
> of you travelling green mongers brought your laptop, us non goers need an
> update of convention going ons. No list traffic right now, I'm going to
> bed!
>
> Kenneth Engle
> Loxahatchee, FL U.S.A.
> AM General M-35A2
> Fruehauf M105A1
> MVPA #24371
> http://hometown.aol.com/recovry4x4/myhomepage/photo.html
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <3D1E9799.DB5469C2@blarg.net>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 22:31:05 -0700
> From: JJ&A <w7ls@blarg.net>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Pinholes in gas tanks
>
> Get the gas tank repair goop that is used to fix aircraft tanks. It's a
honey-like,
> syruppy goo that you pour in the tank and swish around. It hardens,
sealing such
> holes. Gas does not attack it. Jim
>
> "J. Forster" wrote:
>
> > I have a small motorcycle gas tank with some pin holes. A pro radiator
shop says
> > no can fix. Any reccomendations, other than the obvious about explosion
> > hazzards and removing fumes before starting, for soldering the holes up?
> > Specifically:
> >
> > Hard or soft solder or braze?
> > Can it be soldered on the outside and be a reliable job?
> > Any tips?
> >
> > TIA.
> > John
> >
> > ===Mil-Veh is a member-supported mailing list===
> > To unsubscribe, send e-mail to: <mil-veh-off@mil-veh.org>
> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, send e-mail to
<mil-veh-digest@mil-veh.org>
> > To reach a human, contact <ack@mil-veh.org>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <3D1EA632.2A40916C@blarg.net>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 23:33:22 -0700
> From: JJ&A <w7ls@blarg.net>
> Subject: [MV] Fuel tank sealers (again)
>
> Whoever it was that was looking for sealing compound, I just dug this
> old message up, that has the relevant info. Jim
>
>
> POR-15 makes several fuel tank restoration kits (as well steering
> wheel
> repair kits. etc..). Check them out:
> http://www.por15.com/restorationkits.html $49.95 sounds like a
> reasonable
> price. I have not used the fuel tank sealer, but I have used their
> paints
> and have been impressed.
> Eastwood (www.eastwoodcompany.com) also offers fuel tank sealer
> kits.
>
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: Steve Grammont <islander@midmaine.com>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Armored Weasel??
> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 02:56:12 -0400
> Message-Id: <20020630065612.3230@mail.midmaine.com>
>
> Frank,
>
> >I have a friend who owns an M29 weasel and the body is as thin as my
> >DUKW. BB gun resistant perhaps, but certainly nothing of larger caliber.
>
> I believe the whole hull is made out of 20 gage steel. I don't even
> think that would stop a 22 shot fairly close up and straight on. I think
> the pintel hitch is the most likely piece to offer protection. Of
> course, not very much protection :-)
>
> BTW, there is one account of a Weasel being hit with a German Panzerfaust
> (probably a PF60). For those of you who do not know, this weapon was
> capable of knocking out just about any tank in WWII from pretty much any
> facing and angle. Picture someone shooting a Jeep with a howitzer and
> you will instantly realize what overkill this shot was!
>
> Now... I will say that I have seen a picture of someone who made a Weasel
> look sorta like a M113/M114, including .50 cal ringmount. But this was
> all sheetmetal and/or plywood for sure. Someone wanted to have a piece
> of armor without having a piece of armor. It is possible Jerry's guy saw
> this picture and took it literally.
>
> Steve
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <3D1EAB5F.52A13C88@eecs.berkeley.edu>
> Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 23:55:28 -0700
> From: "Bruce Beattie" <bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Pinholes in gas tanks
>
> This is from a recent post:
>
> Subject:
> Re: [MVlist] M151A2 fuel tank
> Date:
> Fri, 28 Jun 2002 22:19:10 -0400
> From:
> "Robert Palarchio" <bullfrog@ismi.net>
> Reply-To:
> MVlist@yahoogroups.com
> To:
> <MVlist@yahoogroups.com>
> References:
> 1
>
>
>
>
> Gas Tank Renu is the name of the company that you want! They coat the
> inside & outside of your tank with a black material that hardens, & has a
> lifetime warranty! We have used them for 20 years w/great
> experience...Check your phone book... Rob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <uniquemachine@air1.net>
> To: <muttmotorpool@yahoogroups.com>
> Cc: <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>; <MVlist@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 4:56 PM
> Subject: [MVlist] M151A2 fuel tank
>
>
> JJ&A wrote:
>
> > Get the gas tank repair goop that is used to fix aircraft tanks. It's a
honey-like,
> > syruppy goo that you pour in the tank and swish around. It hardens,
sealing such
> > holes. Gas does not attack it. Jim
> >
> > "J. Forster" wrote:
> >
> > > I have a small motorcycle gas tank with some pin holes. A pro radiator
shop says
> > > no can fix. Any reccomendations, other than the obvious about
explosion
> > > hazzards and removing fumes before starting, for soldering the holes
up?
> > > Specifically:
> > >
> > > Hard or soft solder or braze?
> > > Can it be soldered on the outside and be a reliable job?
> > > Any tips?
> > >
> > > TIA.
> > > John
> > >
> > > ===Mil-Veh is a member-supported mailing list===
> > > To unsubscribe, send e-mail to: <mil-veh-off@mil-veh.org>
> > > To switch to the DIGEST mode, send e-mail to
<mil-veh-digest@mil-veh.org>
> > > To reach a human, contact <ack@mil-veh.org>
> >
> > ===Mil-Veh is a member-supported mailing list===
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> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, send e-mail to
<mil-veh-digest@mil-veh.org>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <3D1EAD9C.4B5076ED@quik.com>
> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 03:05:00 -0400
> From: "J. Forster" <jfor@quik.com>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Fuel tank sealers (again)
>
> Thank you. We'll give it a shot. If any lister has had problems with this,
> please let me know.
>
> > POR-15 makes several fuel tank restoration kits
>
> > http://www.por15.com/restorationkits.html $49.95 sounds like a
reasonable
> > price. I have not used the fuel tank sealer, but I have used their
paints and
> > have been impressed.
>
> The site also lists a cycle repair kit for about $24.
>
> > Eastwood (www.eastwoodcompany.com) also offers fuel tank sealer
kits.
>
> Thanks very much,
> John
>
> Nike Hercules Radar Trailer
>
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-Id:
<5.1.0.14.0.20020630051711.00a7f6e0@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>
> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 05:24:34 -0500
> From: Jess Minton <pd.minton@worldnet.att.net>
> Subject: [MV] MVPA Convention Dallas
>
> Howdy from Texas
> Its 5 AM here in Dallas and I'm up watching all the green trucks get a
good
> nights sleep in Centennial Hall at Fair Park. The show went well.. lots
of
> vendors selling lots of stuff.. I don't have the results of the judging as
> I missed that part at the party tonight. The show had a bunch of 1/4
> tons.. GPW's MB's 151's and so on. Highlights were a restored M-8
> Greyhound from Houston, a beautiful GPA from Denver, A Duck, A fire truck
> and some ferrets.. no big armour though :( The vendors and guests seem
> pleased with the show as we the hosts were given many praises. I think
the
> highlight of my weekend was the tour of the Dallas GPW assembly plant,
> nearby Fair Park. I talked to some assembly line workers who probably
> built my jeep. The plant no longer has any assembly machines in it but
> with a little imagination one can see exactly where the jeeps were
> assembled and were then crated. It was great meeting some of the list
> members and hope to do it again soon,
> From Camp Arrowhead..
> Jess Minton
> 42 GPW
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <009001c22023$c8f77540$0c00a8c0@mikesdesktop>
> From: "Mike S" <tankcity@globalnet.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Armored Weasel??
> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 11:49:10 +0100
>
> The guy may have seen a picture of the Jeep tank. At least three of these
> were produced for military trials in the UK and Canada. We have had one
> through the yard. It is currently at the Canadian War Museum.
>
> Mike S. RR Services. UK
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Grammont" <islander@midmaine.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 7:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [MV] Armored Weasel??
>
>
> > Frank,
> >
> > >I have a friend who owns an M29 weasel and the body is as thin as my
> > >DUKW. BB gun resistant perhaps, but certainly nothing of larger
caliber.
> >
> > I believe the whole hull is made out of 20 gage steel. I don't even
> > think that would stop a 22 shot fairly close up and straight on. I
think
> > the pintel hitch is the most likely piece to offer protection. Of
> > course, not very much protection :-)
> >
> > BTW, there is one account of a Weasel being hit with a German
Panzerfaust
> > (probably a PF60). For those of you who do not know, this weapon was
> > capable of knocking out just about any tank in WWII from pretty much any
> > facing and angle. Picture someone shooting a Jeep with a howitzer and
> > you will instantly realize what overkill this shot was!
> >
> > Now... I will say that I have seen a picture of someone who made a
Weasel
> > look sorta like a M113/M114, including .50 cal ringmount. But this was
> > all sheetmetal and/or plywood for sure. Someone wanted to have a piece
> > of armor without having a piece of armor. It is possible Jerry's guy
saw
> > this picture and took it literally.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> > ===Mil-Veh is a member-supported mailing list===
> > To unsubscribe, send e-mail to: <mil-veh-off@mil-veh.org>
> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, send e-mail to
<mil-veh-digest@mil-veh.org>
> > To reach a human, contact <ack@mil-veh.org>
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message-ID: <002701c22036$0ef8bba0$cb435818@sc.rr.com>
> From: "GOTAM35" <gotam35@sc.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Pinholes in gas tanks
> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:00:06 -0400
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "J. Forster"
> > I have a small motorcycle gas tank with some pin holes. A pro radiator
> shop says
> > no can fix. Any reccomendations, other than the obvious about explosion
> > hazzards and removing fumes before starting, for soldering the holes up?
> > Specifically:
> >
> > Hard or soft solder or braze?
> > Can it be soldered on the outside and be a reliable job?
> > Any tips?
>
> I have never tried sealers but they sound like the best alternative.
> But incase anyone out there can't find a good sealer
> or you have holes to big for it(I'm assuming the sealer would run out of a
> quarter sized hole)
> or your can't get your tank rust free enough on the inside(I'm assuming
lots
> of rust would eventually bubble up under the sealer just like it would
under
> paint
> or your like me and too cheap
> Here's what I have done on tanks to fix hole big and small:
>
> First: clean the tank inside and out. Make sure all gas is removed and
then
> fill with water, empty and then sit in the sun for one month (less time if
> you feel comfortable).
>
> Next: clean the area on the outside with a wire brush to remove junk in
the
> depressions. Then clean it with sandpaper. If you don't clean with
> sandpaper the solder will not stick. I'm not sure why but that has been
my
> experience.
>
> Next: stick an air hose in the tank with a small amount of air being
> released. This doesn't work as well as nitrogen, but it will keep fumes
> from building up. I have make lots of acetylene bombs for fun and
explosive
> gases have to have just the right Oxygen mix to work. The air will mess
> this up. You should have the air hose in loosely. You want air leaking
out
> around the filler neck. Pressure on the tank will blow the solder out of
> the holes. KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON HAND. WEAR GOOD SAFELY GLASSES
AND
> A HOOD IF YOU HAVE ONE (I'm the paranoid type).
>
> Next: rub plenty of flux on the spot to be soldered. Heat the are
slowly.
> Use a small torch, using a torch too big for the job is the first step
> toward failure. If you get it too hot the flux will burn and won't work.
> Take 95/5 solder and rub it on the heated area. Don't try to fill the
hole
> yet. You are trying to ensure the solder has stuck to the surface at this
> point. If it has stuck to the surface your in good shape. It is there
for
> life, unless you burn it in the next step.
>
> Next: if the holes are too big to fill at this point, make a patch.
Copper
> is the best thing to use. I have used a penny before, but I now try to
> uphold the law. You can cut a patch out of a piece of copper tubing.
Make
> the patch fit the shape of the tank as much as possible and then clean it
> really good. Flux and solder the side to be attracted to the tank, and
then
> set it in place. Gently heat the area melting the solder on the patch and
> push it down in place. If you don't need a patch, build up solder on the
> area you have prepped and don't over heat. I think it would take a week
to
> describe the tricky part about heating, so just experiment and learn. If
> you get the soldered spot too hot the solder will fall threw the hole.
> Apply heat to the tip of the solder too get it melted and in place, then
> heat the spot again. If it falls trough with you, do it again and use
less
> heat.
>
> Be very careful. I hear of people from time to time getting killed
cutting
> up old fuel tanks for scrap. We don't want this to happen here.
>
> If properly done, a soldered patch like this will hold at lease 100 psi
> (I've did this on pressures a lot higher). Soft soldering is cool enough
not
> to melt a hole in the tank. If you have rust holes the tank is very thin
at
> the hole and high heat brazing would melt the tank. If any one any
questions
> feel free to contact me off line. Sorry to use up so much space, but it
> would appear everyone is on the way home from Dallas today anyway. Joe
> Trapp.
>
>
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