Soldering jets

[Snakebit]

I am experimenting with Idle jet holder sizes on Weber carbs. I want to plug the larger hole and re-drill a smaller hole. Can I use regular resin core plumbing solder or should I use silver solder? This will be a perminate fix since the holders sell for $12.95 x 8!

[patrickt]

Wouldn't a little JB Weld be easier?

[CobraEd]

I have soldered brass Holly jets shut and then drilled them to the diameter I wanted. It works fine.


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[lawrence cyburt]

Originally Posted by Snakebit

I am experimenting with Idle jet holder sizes on Weber carbs. I want to plug the larger hole and re-drill a smaller hole. Can I use regular resin core plumbing solder or should I use silver solder? This will be a perminate fix since the holders sell for $12.95 x 8!

Ive done just that. You must ream the drilled hole. You can fashion a needle or round toothpick,use rubbing compound, must be a 30/60degree crosshatch pattern just like a cylinder bore.no silver solder. 30/60long explaination here.e-mail me if you have problems sincerely lawrencex@att.net

[lawrence cyburt]

[quote=lawrence cyburt;1109085]Ive done just that. You must ream the drilled hole. You can fashion a needle or round toothpick,use rubbing compound, must be a 30/60degree crosshatch pattern just like a cylinder bore.no silver solder. 30/60long explaination here.e-mail me if you have problems sincerely lawrencex@att.net

[vector1]

i've read of people doing this, haven't tried it. would acid core be more appropriate and resin core for electrical?

[lawrence cyburt]

Ive done just that. You must ream the drilled hole. You can fashion a needle or round toothpick,use rubbing compound,must be a 30/60 degree crosshatch pattern, like a cylinder bore. No silver solder.30/60 long explaination here. e-mail me if you have problems sincerely Lawrencex@att.net