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Subject:MAPP for brazing? (repair enlarged hole in Vanagon clutch pedal)
From:neil
Date:Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:14:44 -0800

Hi all.

I want to silver braze a piece of mild steel into enlarged hole (wear/tear)
that accepts pin to connect w/clutch MC clevis in clutch pedal.

Has anyone used this type of MAPP setup?

http://hand-tools.hardwarestore.com/69-407-torch-accessories/enzymatic-mapp-gas-121244.aspx

Need to know if enough "juice" to heat the 3/16" material at hole in  pedal.

Would consider small 110 V  MIG, but don't think working in basement with
welder a good idea. Besides I've never used one, and am more familiar with
brazing.

Spending repair quote of "we'll try to keep it under $70", on a possibly
useful tool, seems a better idea.

This would also keep me from using a single burner stove element along with
propane torch....... yes I've succesfully , though ignorantly, done it.

Thanks muchly,

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil

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