[Vwdiesel] SS Exhaust

Val Christian val at swamps.roc.ny.us
Thu Nov 27 15:53:31 EST 2003


A 304 or 305 type stainless is just fine for exhaust on a 
small NA diesel engine.  Silver solder works fine, and melts 
at a temperature around braze material (a little lower, if 
my memory is correct).  The problem with silver solder vs.
TIG welding is that for silver solder, the fitting must be 
precise.  

I tend to use silver solder for starter motor brushes (higher temp),
and fixing kitchen utencils.

I checked out the Burns site, and left them an email.  

Val















>   Here's the link.  I can find Jake's email or phone number for you as to the 
> 
> flux he used.  If you have the equipment to silver solder then you're hot 
> enough to do stainless??  I think there are two types of SS.  I don't 
> remember 
> which he used but it's the only one to use for acetylene work according to 
> his "sources". 
> <A HREF="http://www.burnsstainless.com/">Burns Stainless</A> 
> 
>      Loren
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