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Tank mount tab broken off..

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OK the rear mount tab on my tank is broken off..
The whole tab came off. It's like the weld broke.

A friend recommended that I try silver soldering it back on.
He uses a large iron made for radiator repair.

Has anyone tried this?

I have a 120W gun.. Think it would get it hot enough?

Torch is out for obvious reasons.. (boom!)
 
Fill the tank with water so it doesn't pop and brase the tab on. Or take it to someone who can do a proper weld Silver solder will break the first time you ride it. 120w may not be enough
 
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You could use a torch--empty the gas--fill it with water--leave the gas cap off--weld/solder--empty out the water--then pour a bottle or two of rubbing alcohol in the tank to dry out the water--no explosive danger--maybe a steam burn from the filler neck if you're not careful--just my 2 cents worth:cool:
 
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