Patch a rusty heat exchanger?
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Three Wheelin'
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From: Cambridge/Boston, MA
Patch a rusty heat exchanger?
Can it be done? My left side exchanger is pretty ugly with some large rusty gaps along the metal seam. No exhaust smell inside the cabin though. Can that thin tin be welded over? Is it stainless?
Alternatively, anybody have an extra lying around? I didn't come up with any used prospects at Pelican or ebay. At least, ones that are astronomically priced. I'm betting that it isn't going to pretty to replace- if the stainless has rusted, I'm sure the hardware is going to be a real pleasant experience!
Cheers!
Alternatively, anybody have an extra lying around? I didn't come up with any used prospects at Pelican or ebay. At least, ones that are astronomically priced. I'm betting that it isn't going to pretty to replace- if the stainless has rusted, I'm sure the hardware is going to be a real pleasant experience!
Cheers!
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Three Wheelin'
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,782
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From: Cambridge/Boston, MA
Thanks! Sending a pm with my email/phone.
Reason for posting is that I'm noticing the cabin air on the side of the hol(e)y exchanger is not nearly as hot as the side with the good exchanger. Both mixing servos are opening all the way. Can only be the drafty exchanger losing hot air, right?
Reason for posting is that I'm noticing the cabin air on the side of the hol(e)y exchanger is not nearly as hot as the side with the good exchanger. Both mixing servos are opening all the way. Can only be the drafty exchanger losing hot air, right?
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Stuck Hot air dump valve?
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