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Leaking overflow tube. 78 KZ 1000
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27 Jul 2015 12:50 #683010
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That's good. There's a small personal torch at HD. That would be ideal. Otherwise a propane torch on low heat. Use the pretinned solder at HD and solder. Clean it first with steel wool or # 320 paper. If you have a high power soldering gun it would be great. You don't want it to get too hot and crack further. The pretinned will help get it done faster.
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27 Jul 2015 14:39 - 27 Jul 2015 14:49 #683026
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Replied by KZQ on topic Leaking overflow tube. 78 KZ 1000
I would suggest a soldering iron. Look to see if you can find one about 100 watts. Hopefully you won't end up damaging the seal between the brass tube and the aluminum bowl in the process.spdygon wrote: Found a hair line crack with a magnifying glass
3mm from the bottom to 5mm from top.
What is the best way to weld it since the tube is copper?
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27 Jul 2015 15:57 #683041
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That tube is very thin. It should heat up quickly. Remember the solder follows the heat. I'd start at the bottom and work my way up.
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28 Jul 2015 19:56 #683219
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1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
Replied by spdygon on topic Leaking overflow tube. 78 KZ 1000
Well got the hand held torch from HD.
Think both bowls are fix. Will leave over night so far no leak.
Think both bowls are fix. Will leave over night so far no leak.
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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29 Jul 2015 11:45 #683320
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Kawasaki KZ 750/4 LTD 1981
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Good for you! great skills!
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29 Jul 2015 14:43 #683342
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Good job.
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29 Jul 2015 15:25 #683348
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Keep the shiny side up!!!!
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I'm impressed
Keep the shiny side up!!!!
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29 Jul 2015 19:39 - 29 Jul 2015 19:40 #683374
by spdygon
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
Replied by spdygon on topic Leaking overflow tube. 78 KZ 1000
Well it work.... Carbs are on the cycle. On to the Exhaust now.
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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