[SEL] Sticking lead to cast iron

[svsuzanne at copper.net]

An acid based flux is required.  The biggest problem might be getting the 
cast hot enough.  I would probably use 50/50.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:26 AM
Subject: [SEL] Sticking lead to cast iron


>
>  Howdy all;
>    Is there something special about getting lead to stick to cast 
> iron....like a flux of some sort?
>
>   I've removed the counterweights off a fairly large crank and the 
> mounting hardware was "leaded in."
>
>  Thanks much!!
>
>  RickinMt.
>
>  PS: The counterweights had to be removed in order to fit in the Crank 
> Doc's machine where the rod throw will be cleaned up.
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