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jhowes · 02-15-2017, 04:41 PM

Back in the day, say 55 years ago, I was with a company that worked in stainless steal. Some was used in machining (I believe 304) some with welding (303) etc. My memory is bad so I don't know what's what anymore. What is the 30-31 Model A radiator shell made of? Can it be gas welded and if it can,, what rod is used? Because of implants to keep my heart going I can no longer MIG-TIG-or arc weld. Thanks in advance, Jack

160B · 02-15-2017, 06:20 PM

My recollection from some past repair that I had a welder accomplish is the Shell is 304 and he used a 316 filler rod and TIG

SSsssteamer · 02-15-2017, 06:43 PM

I have welded my 30-31 Model A radiator shells up with my MIG welder. They look nice too. Someone will chime in gas welding I hope.

Herb Concord Ca · 02-15-2017, 07:10 PM

If the area don't show that needs to be welded, you can use silver solder.

1930artdeco · 02-16-2017, 12:44 AM

If I remember right it will have to be mig or tig. My very limited welding knowledge say oxy would warp it. But I am just beginning to learn to weld so I don't know squat yet.

Mike

CarlG · 02-16-2017, 01:58 AM

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OP said "NO MIG, TIG, or ARC"

jhowes · 02-16-2017, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the replies so far. I think I will try the 316 filler rod and see what happens. As I said, I can't use any electrical devices and I want to do the job myself and not send it out to a welder. stubborn old bast--d that I am. Jack

Y-Blockhead · 02-16-2017, 11:43 AM

Jack, let us know how it works out. I'm always willing to learn and I am in the same boat as you... no electric welding, no leaning over a running engine, etc.

john in illinois · 02-16-2017, 03:31 PM

The cobra -Henrob torch might be usefull for you.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Psuy3RkxN30
John

Ps you can buy the smaller kit and use own regulators to save cost.

02-15-2017, 04:41 PM	#1
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Stainless Radiator Shell Back in the day, say 55 years ago, I was with a company that worked in stainless steal. Some was used in machining (I believe 304) some with welding (303) etc. My memory is bad so I don't know what's what anymore. What is the 30-31 Model A radiator shell made of? Can it be gas welded and if it can,, what rod is used? Because of implants to keep my heart going I can no longer MIG-TIG-or arc weld. Thanks in advance, Jack

02-15-2017, 06:20 PM	#2
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Stainless Radiator Shell My recollection from some past repair that I had a welder accomplish is the Shell is 304 and he used a 316 filler rod and TIG __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

02-15-2017, 06:43 PM	#3
SSsssteamer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA Posts: 1,023	Re: Stainless Radiator Shell I have welded my 30-31 Model A radiator shells up with my MIG welder. They look nice too. Someone will chime in gas welding I hope.

02-15-2017, 07:10 PM	#4
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 755	Re: Stainless Radiator Shell If the area don't show that needs to be welded, you can use silver solder.

02-16-2017, 12:44 AM	#5
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,785	Re: Stainless Radiator Shell If I remember right it will have to be mig or tig. My very limited welding knowledge say oxy would warp it. But I am just beginning to learn to weld so I don't know squat yet. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

02-16-2017, 01:58 AM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Stainless Radiator Shell Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) OP said "NO MIG, TIG, or ARC" __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-16-2017, 08:25 AM	#7
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: Stainless Radiator Shell Thanks for the replies so far. I think I will try the 316 filler rod and see what happens. As I said, I can't use any electrical devices and I want to do the job myself and not send it out to a welder. stubborn old bast--d that I am. Jack

02-16-2017, 11:43 AM	#8
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,652	Re: Stainless Radiator Shell Jack, let us know how it works out. I'm always willing to learn and I am in the same boat as you... no electric welding, no leaning over a running engine, etc.

02-16-2017, 03:31 PM	#9
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,220	Re: Stainless Radiator Shell The cobra -Henrob torch might be usefull for you. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Psuy3RkxN30 John Ps you can buy the smaller kit and use own regulators to save cost.