Date:         Sat, 25 May 2002 22:23:25 -0400
Reply-To:     Myron Lind <mdlind@RICA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Myron Lind <mdlind@RICA.NET>
Subject:      soldering AC

Hello to all soldering/brazing experts.

I am trying to add an AC unit into my 1982 diesel Westy by using the roof
mount evaporator unit out of a 1985 van. The unit sits right behind my head
(when I relax in the seat and imagine that I am actually driving), but with
no modification will stick into the pop top hole. I was going to disassemble
(OK, I have already disassembled) the ducting and make the unit a bit
"smaller". In order to do this I need to change where the hoses come into
the evaporator. There appears to be some sort of plastic coating over the
copper, and it appears that coating would remove easily. I am curious as to
what I should be looking for in terms of solder to properly reattach the
ends once I have them where I want them. What is proper AC type solder?

Myron Lind
82 Westy getting mechanical TDI
81 Westy that still runs great

PS I have torch and am experienced at brazing thin walled steel bicycle
frames.