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32Bee · 08-06-2025, 05:02 PM

I need some advice as to the best way to attach the little fitting that goes on
the end of the gauge air line. I own an acetylene torch which I feel would be
too much flame even with my smallest tip. I also own an electric soldering gun.
What type of solder should I use?

Peter

rockfla · 08-06-2025, 07:01 PM

Clean it all real good and solder it

Alan O'Connell · 08-06-2025, 07:14 PM

wrong thread

deuce lover · 08-06-2025, 10:56 PM

rosin core solder.I have done a bunch. Chase the threads on the hex with a thread chaser also so nut goes on without resistance..Die won't clear the space between hex and gauge case.

Terry,OH · 08-07-2025, 07:01 AM

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Propane torch or wife's kitchen torch. Acid core solder is also good or low temp silver solder from the hardware store. Clean any flux deposits after soldering.

08-06-2025, 05:02 PM	#1
32Bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stratham, NH Posts: 272	35 Fuel Gauge Info I need some advice as to the best way to attach the little fitting that goes on the end of the gauge air line. I own an acetylene torch which I feel would be too much flame even with my smallest tip. I also own an electric soldering gun. What type of solder should I use? Peter

08-06-2025, 07:01 PM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 4,806	Re: 35 Fuel Gauge Info Clean it all real good and solder it

08-06-2025, 07:14 PM	#3
Alan O'Connell Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 486	Re: 35 Fuel Gauge Info wrong thread

08-06-2025, 10:56 PM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,837	Re: 35 Fuel Gauge Info rosin core solder.I have done a bunch. Chase the threads on the hex with a thread chaser also so nut goes on without resistance..Die won't clear the space between hex and gauge case.

08-07-2025, 07:01 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,187	Re: 35 Fuel Gauge Info Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Propane torch or wife's kitchen torch. Acid core solder is also good or low temp silver solder from the hardware store. Clean any flux deposits after soldering.