Introduction, Problem Identification, and Initial Tools Overview
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How to (successfully) repair a radiator.....weld or epoxy..or..plan C??
What happens here
The presenter introduces the project, explaining that his John Deere ZTrak 777 zero-turn mower has a radiator leak caused by a loose bolt rubbing against it. He highlights the high cost of a replacement proprietary radiator ($698) as the motivation for a DIY repair. He then presents the initial tools he plans to use: aluminum brazing/welding rods and a MAPP gas torch. He briefly demonstrates lighting the MAPP gas torch.
Goal: Understand the problem and gather initial tools for the repair.
Tools and materials
- John Deere ZTrak 777 John Deere — The mower requiring radiator repair
- MAPP Gas Torch Worthington — Heating the radiator for brazing
- Radiator — The component with the leak to be repaired