HA! B.U.S. is right! Take a look at this paint job. We got pinched for time and I said to my wife, "Make it Camo!!" Then I gave her a bunch of rattle cans!Franz© wrote:Doug, hunt up a firebrick. A real one from an industrial boiler or furnace, not the crappy variety fireplaces and chimneys are lined with.
Rest assured a large part of your current problem is the Bernzomatic. Most of the rest is just not knowing how to set the job up to prevent problems.
Bus I can identify with, spent most of 3 years living in a Mod 9 MCI that was converted to my dwelling when I wasn't here. Did you know BUS stands for Big Ugly Sumbeach?
Since we're talking about buses and coaches, be aware there are some road tunnels in this country that will not appreciate you rolling through with compressed gas. Oddly they have no issue with camping trailers with 40 pounds of propane on the trailer, but they will attack and kill for a bottle of Acetylene.
The acetylene tank is what I am most concerned about. I would really like to make the other work. I have been using a handful of fire bricks. Unfortunately they were the ones you said "not to use".
So, I will check that out tomorrow.
My final thought tonight is
1. Smith Tiny Torch with disposable canister Regulators.
2. Flash arrestor.
3. Good firebrick (based on your idea)
4. Thinner brazing rods and buy the correct flux (no clue)
Picture attached. We took the kids fishing this summer from WI, ND, MT, WA, BC, YK and finally Alaska. This pic for was in MT. We were able to bid for this online and got it for pennies. Still has the same tires. Gutted it and you would be surprised how much room we have. The issue is the Height inside which I'm sure you know with the Mod 9 MCI. We spent about 3 years in a big Travel Van pulling a camper. It was difficult to never be able to stand in the van. But wow, your bus is HUGE compared to what I am talking about!! Alright. Have a good night or a good Monday morning!
