bullboy8

Simple question, is it possible to solder brass to steel? I would imagine a guy would have to use silver solder if it can be done. (It's for an exshaust system)
Ed

Hesco Racing

No you can use resin core solder also. The biggest thing is that it must be clean and using a solder solution helps allot. I have soldered flex cables to brass ferules for the gas boats for the past 4 years and have not had one solder come loose. Have had shafts twisted of right next to the ferule but the solder still holds. And important dont use a flame because it deposits carbon onto the steel which prevents the solder from sticking. A 100w or bigger soldering iron works the best. Just takes time.

Cobus


Sorry did not read the bracket part. Brazing or silver solder would be best

MrMikeG

For the Exhaust you would probably be better off brazing them.

danielplace

Get some rods from a airconditioning supply house. It is high temp though and will require a oxy/acetelene torch but is likely the only way that it will hold provided there is some overlap of sorts butt welds
likely will just crack.

Daniel

danielplace

bullboy8

Thanks guys, I went ahead and tried the silver solder. Seemed like it worked (for now anyway). I don't have an oxy torch at the moment so I had to solder, but I agree brazing would be my first choice

Lil Dave

Is this for Pj?? And speaking of exhaust I will post u a pic of my expansion chamber I am building...

bullboy8

ya Dave its for PJ. Most deff I you have a pic I wanna see what your gears are turning for