can u weld brass to steel?

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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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i need to weld a -10AN fitting to my oil pan and i have herd different things about welding a brass fitting to an oil pan. is it possiblr? i know a really good welder. or does anyone know where i could get a -10AN steel nipple?
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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You can braze it.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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braze it
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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yah, i think i will do that. it just needs to be totaly leak proof, so brazing it is probobly goin to work. i hope it holds up.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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its the only way to do it....use a torch and some brass
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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brazing is actually very very strong, despite what some people think.
i believe summit has the steel fitting though.

-derek
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Default Re: can u weld brass to steel? (skiwithcars)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skiwithcars &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i need to weld a -10AN fitting to my oil pan and i have herd different things about welding a brass fitting to an oil pan. is it possiblr? i know a really good welder. or does anyone know where i could get a -10AN steel nipple?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you have a hydraulic shop nearby, you could pick up a steel one for $3.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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def can be brazed use the flux coated rod
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