Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Discussion Forum

To solder or J B Weld

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Jim in N M

10-16-2001 17:03:33




Report to Moderator

I need the experts!! a little off tractors but--- I have a pair of Harley tanks to install a 3/16 steel line going through a 1/4 steel equalizer line to keep the gas equal level.they have a custom paint job.can I use J B Weld instead of trying to solder and will J B leak gas please help me out on this one JIM




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Heavy Metal

10-24-2001 19:39:54




Report to Moderator
 Re: To solder or J B Weld in reply to Jim in N M , 10-16-2001 17:03:33  
For Petes sake.....have the thing brazed not soldered. JB weld should be called NR weld ( for N_____ rig). is mixed incorrectly this stuff is garbage. Do the right thing and make it last forever.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Paul

10-20-2001 19:58:25




Report to Moderator
 Re: To solder or J B Weld in reply to Jim in N M , 10-16-2001 17:03:33  
I once talked to a crippled up guy who had stepped off of a blazing Harley at about 50 MPH. He said he was able to make about three fifty foot steps before his world fell apart. The mailbox that he hit didn't do him any good either. I think I'd braze and repaint. I used to run one side out and switch to the other. Helped me remember to refuel. Good luck!



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
John Mann

10-17-2001 15:07:56




Report to Moderator
 Re: To solder or J B Weld in reply to Jim in N M , 10-16-2001 17:03:33  
I suggest brazing 2 barbed hose fittings in each half and using a rubber oil resistant hose to couple them. this way you can separate the pair and do the brazing prior to paint.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Fred OH

10-17-2001 06:02:48




Report to Moderator
 Re: To solder or J B Weld in reply to Jim in N M , 10-16-2001 17:03:33  
My opinion is too much vibration for J B Weld or soft solder. I would recommend silver solder or brass (brazing). Which do you want- pretty paint or dripping gas. This is a critical thing....Why didn't you think of that???
I saw a Harley burn completely up at a Burger King in Lebanon, Ohio because of a little gas leak. L8R----Fred OH



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Franz

10-16-2001 22:42:02




Report to Moderator
 Re: To solder or J B Weld in reply to Jim in N M , 10-16-2001 17:03:33  
A much better product than JB Weld is All Weld.
It's made by Forney Industrys, and comes in a plastic tube with a silver paper insert. Seems to be turning up at most suppliers. This stuff really works, and STOPS oil leaks.
You cut off what you need, knead it together and apply. I've had some patching 2 oil pan leaks for over a year, and it's still holding. We've also used it on seam leaks on gas tanks, and it holds.
The machinability after curing is a lot like Devcon.
If you're not going to read the instructions, I'll tell you, wet your hands before kneading it, or you'll wear it for a while.
Best of all, it sells for around 4 bucks for a 2 ounce package.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
tools

10-16-2001 22:28:25




Report to Moderator
 Re: To solder or J B Weld in reply to Jim in N M , 10-16-2001 17:03:33  
Hey Jim,

Have used JB weld on gas tanks in an emergency but never permanently. I don't think it will work well for you. Soldering won't either. You might be thinking of brazing, which will work fine, as will proper welding. Of course the tanks will have to be FREE of gas and fumes!

Wait and better educated responses will come along, this is a fine site. Good luck.

Tools



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Terry

10-17-2001 16:06:36




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: To solder or J B Weld in reply to tools, 10-16-2001 22:28:25  
Its no Harley but i used JB WELD on a gas tank in a 50 Chevy pickup about 25 years ago and its still holding to this day. I have also used it on an oil pan and an engine block without any problems what so ever. I`m sure there are more advanced products on the market today for your type of application but the JB Weld has done me good so far. Take care,Terry



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy