Fixing Broken Tail pipe
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Fixing Broken Tail pipe
The tail pipe on my 1994 F150 broke off right where it meets the muffler and was wondering if I could do a temporary fix by brazing it with a plumber's propane torch and some silver solder . The solder's melting point is about 425F. Is this going to hold up until I get enough money saved to fix/replace it properly?How long do you think this fix will last? If not what other ideas do you recommend?Or does anyone know how much a shop would charge to weld it? and how far would the truck be able to drive like this? I'm asking the last question because I live in a rural community and the closest shop would be about 50km drive unless I can find someone in town to weld it for me. Thanks.
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You'll never generate enough heat to melt that solder with a propane torch, never mind the fact the joint would have to be super clean and a bunch of flux for it to stick.
Every shop and area has dramatically different prices, call a few shops for a general ballpark figure.
Every shop and area has dramatically different prices, call a few shops for a general ballpark figure.
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How bad is the break? I've never paid more than $30 to have a muffler welded up, actually that was for a pair on my mustang. I'd just get it fixed. You don't really need a tail pipe though, mine is dumped after the muffler.
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It's broken right off and for $30 that's not bad at all I've been wanting to get the whole system changed back to the original system as the previous owner did a backyard job but I can't afford it at this point in time although it would be the perfect opportunity. So you guys don't recommend the silver braze then...? Thanks
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