Trans cooler
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Topic: Trans cooler
Posted By: tidrow55
Subject: Trans cooler
Date Posted: December-26-2014 at 7:47pm
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I just picked up a 1980 SN and top cap on the trans cooler is leaking a little around the seam. It looks to be soldered. Any reason I could not re-solder that joint? Thanks, Dwayne |
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Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: December-26-2014 at 9:00pm
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Not sure on the re-soldering, but I'm pretty sure a new one is less than $100. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: December-26-2014 at 9:34pm
| Probably could be resoldered but not worth in IMHO. They're between 89-130$ depending on the size. Attempting a repair that could cook tranny isn't worth it at the rate. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-26-2014 at 10:19pm
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Dwayne, Unlike the previous members who seem to feel soldering is a difficult process,   I'd save the $100 and solder it!!!!How about some pictures of the new boat? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: December-27-2014 at 12:36am
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It's just a copper tube with copper caps re-solder it, I did the one on my '85 that leaked has worked fine ever since. Just remove all the paint, clean the copper real good with some emery cloth and solder it. Make sure you have a torch with enough heat propane won't cut it. Mapp gas or acetylene is needed. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-27-2014 at 9:03am
Since you are dealing with thin copper the same as copper sweat fittings, I question the need for Mapp and acetylene. I've used my large soldering iron (not gun). ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
gun-driver wrote:Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-27-2014 at 9:17am
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Here's a good example of what can be done with an iron. The patch I soldered on my 1915 launch gas tank is 1/8" steel. http://s133.photobucket.com/user/brainard_bucket_bucket/media/DSCF0003-41.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  This is a 2" cast iron threaded tank flange to repair the fill opening. I soldered it on with the iron as well. http://s133.photobucket.com/user/brainard_bucket_bucket/media/DSCF0001-74.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: December-27-2014 at 11:06am
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I absolutely agree that it can be resoldered however, soldering copper for those unfamiliar with the process, can be rather daunting. I make a living soldering componants under a microscope but I can't solder copper pipe for s*"t. I think it's an art form that very few can do really well. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: December-27-2014 at 11:06am
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By the way Pete, that work is outstanding!!!!! ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-27-2014 at 11:08am
| I agree... If it's not busted internally and the external crack is obvious, I'd give a repair a shot. Water in the trans, I'd buy new. |
Posted By: tidrow55
Date Posted: December-29-2014 at 12:55pm
    Here are some pics of the new ride. Let me know what you think. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-29-2014 at 1:42pm
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Dwayne, Nice find.  Enjoy the water. BTW, no tubing!  I forgot the mention that when removing or attaching the trans oil lines, always double wrench them. Since they are soldered on to the thin copper shell, the solder joint can break. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: tidrow55
Date Posted: January-03-2015 at 12:30pm
| Removed cap, cleaned, fluxed and re-soldered. Still need to test but I think it should be all good! |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: January-03-2015 at 2:57pm
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Nice looking rig! ------------- |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: January-06-2015 at 5:47pm
Cool boat!! Big fan of the retro interior  ------------- '82 Ski Tique |