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  1. doghead

    radiator repair

    Soft solder, average melt temp, 370F Hard solder(Silversolder) average melt temp, 850F. No need to try to silver solder the core.
  2. doghead

    radiator repair

    I would not try silver soldering it. I would use acid core 95/5 solder. I don't think that soldering gun is going to do it. The Iron I use (not sure of the wattage) has a tip that is about 3/8" dia. It's a big one. It wont hurt to try your gun. You may be able to get the hole soldered...
  3. doghead

    radiator repair

    Personally, I like to use a large soldering iron(not a torch). If you must use a propane torch, I would get/use a soldering iron type tip, so you are NOT using the flame. You need acid core and flux, found in the plumbing dept. Gently clean the surrounding area and tin the edge of the...
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