Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!!
I believe he was talking about brake cleaner not brake fluid. - Original Message - From: Brian Knight To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! No brake fluid. Don't use anything that may leave a residue, this would defeat the purpose of cleaning. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:16:00 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! I've been using a stainless steel brush and alcohol to clean the metal. Someone recommended brake cleaner instead- is one better than the other? Jim --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Too far for a house call! Dan is right, cleaning is very important. With AC tig, the current does the cleaning for you. If you use the braze method, a stainless wire brush will do the trick. Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions, I'm sure I can help. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:58:04 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Elkton, MD --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could get the rods from any welding supply house, maybe even a local auto parts store. Where are you located? I've owned my welding shop for over 20 years near Frankfort, KY. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:44:20 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Thanks for the info, Brian- Alot of this stuff is new to me, just as MIG welding was when I learned how to do it. Would I have to order that stuff thru Eastwood? I've included a link to a pic of what I'm trying to get welded together. See below: http://www.btdt.hypermart.net/P1010094.JPG I would even be willing to pay someone in the area to help me get this knocked out. I'm having a really tough time with it. Jim --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For the material you're welding, tig would be a much better choice. Also, you can buy standard coated electrodes and use them like you would a brazing rod, with a torch. Much easier than mig on something so thin. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:27:43 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Yep, using 100% argon.. Jim --- Trooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, You didn't mention your shielding gas. Are you using argon gas. If not you should be. Trooper - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:45 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! With my '66 I had to learn how to MIG weld so I could redo the quarters, floors, and other misc work. I was able to pick it up relatively easy, and have been really thankful that I learned the trade. However, now I have to do some aluminum welding on my Vette project, and let's just say the learning experience has been nowhere near as fun. I'm using a Lincoln SP-125 Plus with the aluminum feeding kit, 4043 wire, and getting all the info I can off the web. The metal I need to weld is .060, and man is it tougher to get welded than steel.. I guess I just typed this email to vent and see what other tips others might be able to provide who have gone through the same experience- my biggest misconception is that knowing how to weld steel might help me along with being able to weld aluminum.. WRONG! 8^] Regards, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!!
Correct Trooper- sorry if I had a typo somewhere. Jim --- Trooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe he was talking about brake cleaner not brake fluid. - Original Message - From: Brian Knight To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! No brake fluid. Don't use anything that may leave a residue, this would defeat the purpose of cleaning. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:16:00 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! I've been using a stainless steel brush and alcohol to clean the metal. Someone recommended brake cleaner instead- is one better than the other? Jim --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Too far for a house call! Dan is right, cleaning is very important. With AC tig, the current does the cleaning for you. If you use the braze method, a stainless wire brush will do the trick. Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions, I'm sure I can help. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:58:04 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Elkton, MD --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could get the rods from any welding supply house, maybe even a local auto parts store. Where are you located? I've owned my welding shop for over 20 years near Frankfort, KY. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:44:20 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Thanks for the info, Brian- Alot of this stuff is new to me, just as MIG welding was when I learned how to do it. Would I have to order that stuff thru Eastwood? I've included a link to a pic of what I'm trying to get welded together. See below: http://www.btdt.hypermart.net/P1010094.JPG I would even be willing to pay someone in the area to help me get this knocked out. I'm having a really tough time with it. Jim --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For the material you're welding, tig would be a much better choice. Also, you can buy standard coated electrodes and use them like you would a brazing rod, with a torch. Much easier than mig on something so thin. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:27:43 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Yep, using 100% argon.. Jim --- Trooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, You didn't mention your shielding gas. Are you using argon gas. If not you should be. Trooper - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:45 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! With my '66 I had to learn how to MIG weld so I could redo the quarters, floors, and other misc work. I was able to pick it up relatively easy, and have been really thankful that I learned the trade. However, now I have to do some aluminum welding on my Vette project, and let's just say the learning experience has been nowhere near as fun. I'm === message truncated ===
Re: [Chevelle-list] 200-4R transmission mount?
-- Original message -- From: Bob Haggard [EMAIL PROTECTED] So you are saying I won't need to replace or modify it, just move it back a notch. Great news, thanks! I'd say that'd be the best outcome...I did this swap in an F-Body and it turned out OK, but I never did measure the pinion angle to make sure it's within spec. That was almost 7 years and probably 15,000+ miles ago. Brad
Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!!
Oops... sometimes my eyes work faster than my brain. Go figure. Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:07:58 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! I believe he was talking about brake cleaner not brake fluid. - Original Message - From: Brian Knight To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! No brake fluid. Don't use anything that may leave a residue, this would defeat the purpose of cleaning. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:16:00 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! I've been using a stainless steel brush and alcohol to clean the metal. Someone recommended brake cleaner instead- is one better than the other? Jim --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Too far for a house call! Dan is right, cleaning is very important. With AC tig, the current does the cleaning for you. If you use the braze method, a stainless wire brush will do the trick. Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions, I'm sure I can help. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:58:04 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Elkton, MD --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could get the rods from any welding supply house, maybe even a local auto parts store. Where are you located? I've owned my welding shop for over 20 years near Frankfort, KY. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:44:20 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Thanks for the info, Brian- Alot of this stuff is new to me, just as MIG welding was when I learned how to do it. Would I have to order that stuff thru Eastwood? I've included a link to a pic of what I'm trying to get welded together. See below: http://www.btdt.hypermart.net/P1010094.JPG I would even be willing to pay someone in the area to help me get this knocked out. I'm having a really tough time with it. Jim --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For the material you're welding, tig would be a much better choice. Also, you can buy standard coated electrodes and use them like you would a brazing rod, with a torch. Much easier than mig on something so thin. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:27:43 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Yep, using 100% argon.. Jim --- Trooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, You didn't mention your shielding gas. Are you using argon gas. If not you should be. Trooper - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:45 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! With my '66 I had to learn how to MIG weld so I could redo the quarters, floors, and other misc work. I was able to pick it up relatively easy, and have been really thankful that I learned the trade. However, now I have to do some aluminum welding on my Vette project, and let's just say the learning experience has been nowhere near as fun. I'm using a Lincoln SP-125 Plus with the aluminum feeding kit, 4043 wire, and getting all the info I can off the web. The metal I need to weld is .060, and man is it tougher to get welded than steel.. I guess I just typed this email to vent and see what other tips others might be able to provide who have gone through the same experience- my biggest misconception is that knowing how to weld steel might help me along with being able to weld aluminum.. WRONG! 8^]
Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!!
Brake Kleen works great along with a stainless brush. I used to do a lot of welding on aluminum fuel tanks,chipper chutes radiator shrouds,it was all done with a hand spool mig welder.When I did steel I just changed the cable gas was set to go. The main important thing is to just make sure the aluminum is CLEAN If not... The weld gets impurities,which means you have to grind down start all over again..no fun. Mikey ---Original Message--- From: Brian Knight Date: 6/6/2008 12:02:43 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Oops... sometimes my eyes work faster than my brain. Go figure. Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:07:58 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! I believe he was talking about brake cleaner not brake fluid. - Original Message - From: Brian Knight To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! No brake fluid. Don't use anything that may leave a residue, this would defeat the purpose of cleaning. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:16:00 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! I've been using a stainless steel brush and alcohol to clean the metal. Someone recommended brake cleaner instead- is one better than the other? Jim --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Too far for a house call! Dan is right, cleaning is very important. With AC tig, the current does the cleaning for you. If you use the braze method, a stainless wire brush will do the trick. Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions, I'm sure I can help. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:58:04 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Elkton, MD --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could get the rods from any welding supply house, maybe even a local auto parts store. Where are you located? I've owned my welding shop for over 20 years near Frankfort, KY. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:44:20 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Thanks for the info, Brian- Alot of this stuff is new to me, just as MIG welding was when I learned how to do it. Would I have to order that stuff thru Eastwood? I've included a link to a pic of what I'm trying to get welded together. See below: http://www.btdt.hypermart.net/P1010094.JPG I would even be willing to pay someone in the area to help me get this knocked out. I'm having a really tough time with it. Jim --- Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For the material you're welding, tig would be a much better choice. Also, you can buy standard coated electrodes and use them like you would a brazing rod, with a torch. Much easier than mig on something so thin. Brian Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:27:43 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! Yep, using 100% argon.. Jim --- Trooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, You didn't mention your shielding gas. Are you using argon gas. If not you should be. Trooper - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:45 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] welding aluminum - OY!! With my '66 I had to learn how to MIG weld so I could redo the quarters, floors, and other misc work. I was able to pick it up relatively easy, and have been really thankful that I learned the trade. However, now I have to do some aluminum welding on my Vette project, and let's just say the learning experience has been nowhere near as fun. I'm using a Lincoln SP-125 Plus with the aluminum feeding kit, 4043 wire, and getting all the info I can off the web. The metal I need to weld is .060, and man is it tougher to get welded than steel.. I guess I just typed this email to vent and see what other tips others might be able to provide who
