1/8" solder

[RBD]

There have been many of you wanting to do the head mod and have had problems finding 1/8" acid core solder to perform the squish test needed.

There is a national auto parts chain called NAPA. They carry the 1/8" acid core solder, part number 777-1857.

Hope this helps.

Ron

 

[roostafish]

Thank you.

 

[kim]

As this is very thick solder by electronics standards, I think that most plumbing places carry this as well.

 

[RBD]

As this is very thick solder by electronics standards, I think that most plumbing places carry this as well.

The reason for posting the original information is because many of you have had a very big problem finding 1/8" cored solder. It seems to be easy to find 3/32", but that is just not thick enough to do the job on the gasgas.

This is why I have tried to make it easy to find and it comes from a national state wide auto parts store chain. It is used in heavy cables and radiator repairs. MOST all solders sold in plumbing stores are lead free and have no core (do not use these). The core is one of the most important aspects in using it for smash testing. DO NOT use solid core and lead free solders PERIOD.

Ron

 

[jimjim]

I too am having trouble finding this size solder,even tried Napa,anyone have a source for 1/8 cored solder?Thanks.

 

[Dave]

I too am having trouble finding this size solder,even tried Napa,anyone have a source for 1/8 cored solder?Thanks.

Go to napaonline, paste in the part number and place an order.

 

[john01]

Any NAPA should be able to get you the solder with the part number. I haven't sent my GG head and carb to Ron yet but his work on my son's 2011 TM 250 is amazing.

 

[AZRickD]

I got the proper size from Home Depot.

When I got it back and needed to test the result, I had to go to a smaller size.

 

[jimjim]

Thanks for the replys.

 

[Jakobi]

You can also twist a few thinner pieces of solder together. It will achieve the same result. May be easier with a single thick piece though

 

[jimjim]

You can also twist a few thinner pieces of solder together. It will achieve the same result. May be easier with a single thick piece though

That is a good idea,but I ordered some from Napaonline,thanks Dave!

 

[ucrtwf]

Thanks Ron for your clarification, perfect timing!

I found the 1/8" Acid core solder today at Pep Boys ($9something per roll) in the electrical section. I also picked up a smaller diameter roll of Rosin core since someone said the 1/8 was too big.
Well, my '10 ec300 barely kissed the .125 solder, I measured around .112 to .116 at the ends. From what I've been reading, if the measurements are taken the same way, it boosts my hopes for large improvement even more.
FYI, I also checked Home Depot, the one by me only carries the lead free solid wire style.

I'll be sending my head/carb/slide to RB Designs in the morning! Updates to follow.