Tail_Gunner
CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech.
I got the HTS-2000 aluminum repair stick. I've been trying to accomplish the repair to the HPOP reservoir and things are not progressing like I'd hoped.
I'm running into two issues.
First is torch heat. I'm using the torch with mapp gas that they suggested for light repairs. I'm having trouble getting the work material hot enough so the repair rod will melt on contact with it i.e tinning the material. About the only way I can get the repair rod to melt & flow is with near direct flame contact.
The other issue is working with a verticle surface. The molten material won't stay put. It wants to run/drip down to the bottom of the reservoir. About the only way I can see this working is to tip the truck up on its side.

At this point I'm rather frustrated.
I'm starting to reconsider the JB Weld ooption with a twist. I was thinking about a JB weld sandwich. Put a liberal amount JB Weld on the crack, and then put a thin piece of aluminum sheet formed to the contour of the reservoir. Clamp it all in place and let it set up.
Thoughts, ideas???
I'm running into two issues.
First is torch heat. I'm using the torch with mapp gas that they suggested for light repairs. I'm having trouble getting the work material hot enough so the repair rod will melt on contact with it i.e tinning the material. About the only way I can get the repair rod to melt & flow is with near direct flame contact.
The other issue is working with a verticle surface. The molten material won't stay put. It wants to run/drip down to the bottom of the reservoir. About the only way I can see this working is to tip the truck up on its side.
At this point I'm rather frustrated.

I'm starting to reconsider the JB Weld ooption with a twist. I was thinking about a JB weld sandwich. Put a liberal amount JB Weld on the crack, and then put a thin piece of aluminum sheet formed to the contour of the reservoir. Clamp it all in place and let it set up.
Thoughts, ideas???