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Brake tubing is measured by OD and the NPT pipe is measured by ID. The inner diameter of 3/8" brake tubing is around 1/4" so, the fittings will tend to be 1/4" NPT for 3/8" tubing. Your mileage may vary.
Rustystud has a great post on replacing airlines with DOT nylon tubing. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?155917-Replacing-copper-lines-with-DOT-poly-air-hose
Depending on your budget replacing all the fittings can be a bit much. The push to connect stuff is great. They are...
The model is simply M51A2. You can try a post in the VIN info thread and see if any records can be found. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?149710-2016-VIN-INFO-Thread-Please-Read
Sometimes a hint can be obtained the contract #. Starting in the 60's the year of the contract is...
I use TE Connectivity/AMP part number 1438254-1 from mouser.com. I got 500 shipped for $19.49. Then I use a set of small stamps 3/32" (2.5 mm) that I picked up from fleabay.
I stamp them in a vice over a piece of 1/8" flat bar.
The design speed was 1325 mph, approx Mach 2 (depending on altitude). The real limit is the skin temperature. The design value was 115C. B58's have engaged in extended flights above 1400 mph based upon the engineering opinion that a skin temp of 125C was workable.
There was a planned "C"...
The banjo head with the flare fitting should have one washer on the air pack side of it and one washer under the bolt head. The washers sandwich the banjo head.
I have seen banjo bolts installed without the washer under the bolt head. I never figured out how people get them to seal.
A banjo bolt is typically going to have 2 washers. One under the bolt head and one under the line fitting/hose end. The mating surfaces should be pristinely clean and free of paint. The bolt threads should play no part in the seal. As I recall, the deuce washers are smooth. Some...
When our family was running semi pulling trucks, we generally judged things by a vacuum gauge post filter. For the E7 motor we ran, keeping the vacuum down below 30" H2O seemed to be adequate. Above that you start to crush the intake tube and the filter. Of course, we ran 115-125 lbs...
For any gas shielded welding process outdoors, you should rig up a windbreak of some sort around the work area. Even slight breezes can and will blow the gas away.
Sugaring is usually a "Stainless" welding problem from oxygen getting into the arc area, or on the back side of the weld. With aluminum it's all about cleanliness. De-grease the metal and clean with a stainless brush. Keep your aluminum tools separate from those used on other metals. Other...
I used a Flaming River battery lockout switch, my deuce already had a steering wheel chain welded in. Not going for the door locks as I don't want to encourage them to cut the soft top up. Also, scored a box of 10 keyed alike padlocks off a well known auction site.
There are some epoxies made for copper that may hold for test purpose. Also a piece of rubber (inner tube?) and a hose clamp will also work for testing.
DOT nylon air line is probably the best replacement. Good for everything except high heat areas. You can retain the same fittings you...
There are a number of Delco alternators that work with some bracket fabrication and a bit of pulley modification. There are a bunch of threads on the topic. Also available in kit form with brackets and pulley installed from at least one vendor. They do have the advantage of cheap rebuilds...
18 inch flat windshield wiper. NSN 2540-00-477-9630.
PN BD721011-18
ANCO 51-18 Is probably the easiest one to find. Flat strait wipers are getting harder to find.
Used on cranes, busses, boats...
The nearest available solution will be 5/16 shoulder bolts. Those are readily available. 5/16 grade 8 is also a viable choice. Just drill it out. 9/32 and fine thread is just not something that the normal world uses. 32nd sizes are highly unusual.
There is one supplier in Germany that...
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Part numbers for many things. Good info thread.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82427-Deuce-Parts-Quick-Reference-Spreadsheet/page9
Good airline info.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?155917-Replacing-copper-lines-with-DOT-poly-air-hose