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Automotive machining question…
It's sad, too... I'm sure a ton of folks on here are subject matter experts - either for real or in their heads - but many of us are genuinely looking for simple answers we hadn't thought of ourselves, and folks just have to jump on the bandwagon of 'thrash the OP for being stupid or newbie'...- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
I chose to cut the line completely so I could slip a section of rubber fuel line onto the tube.- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
OK, so due to some of the commentary in this thread I’ve decided against using the 5/16” brass flare union I sourced… cut thru the line, slipped hose over it and used fuel injection clamps and it appears to be holding until we can work a better solution in the spring. Working on sourcing either...- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
I get all that - and appreciate that you said it without insulting me. Thanks!- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
So, when did Practical Machinist become Critical Machinist? I missed that post, I guess… never said it was either a perfect solution OR a permanent one - just tryna hold things together until we can tear into it properly. Which means warm enough to put the truck up on jack stands in driveway.- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
Scrapyards are scarce - and 2001 4-cyl 5-spd Rangers even more so…RockAuto doesn’t sell this line…- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
Southwestern VT… I’ll look online.- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
I used a ton of Swagelok back in the 80’s… not sure why I didn’t think of them for this application. Prolly cause I live in a small town where the parts folks responded would be “Swage WHAT?” accompanied by a blank stare… 😫- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
Interestingly, that’s the ultimate plan… it’s winter in New England, we hafta work in the driveway, and I’m just tryna get the Ranger thru to warm weather… the rubber fuel line has been holding well with just a few exceptions, and I don’t want grandson out tryna tighten clamps at night on a side...- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
We’re not ALL experts and pros here, and we don’t ALL have all the tools we need… some of us are looking for advice - ADVICE, not criticism - from someone who’s been there/done that… I’m sorry you have the attitude you have but I’m damn sure not the reason for it. I admit to being a fabricobbler...- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
OK - how ‘bout regular plumbing flare fittings? Or Loktite on both ends?- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
My flaring tool is a plumber’s compression flaring tool… and where I live the auto parts ‘loaners’ are often broken, misadjusted or otherwise unusable! I’ll try APD’s compression union approach because once I have the union I have the tools to install it on hand. Thanks!- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
I don’t own a bubble flare tool, and the access path to & around that line is very tight other than the few inches I managed to knick while cutting the shock stud… I like APD’s flare union approach since it’s a repair I can do with tools at hand, and not have to tear half the engine compartment...- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
While I appreciate the concept of “Use a proper steel line, make new” I apologize for leaving out the fact that I own a plumber’s flaring tool but not a bubble flare tool, my bad. And thanks for the suggestion! Regarding the attitude with which you presented your suggestion, bend over: I know...- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
OK - but do you think 3/8” flare would stay on and not leak?- cosmopedro
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The rubber fuel line keeps slipping off since there’s no ribs on the steel to keep it on…- cosmopedro
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Automotive machining question…
Hi all! Not necessarily a machining question but am betting I’ll get an answer… Grandson has a 2001 Ranger that I stupidly nicked a section of steel fuel line while cutting off the top shock stud on LF shock… it’s been a while since I did mechanic work so I’m rusty… anyway, I called Ford and...- cosmopedro
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How to find my original membership status
…that will entail your voice being an octave or three higher.- cosmopedro
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SB Shiny stuff...
Nope… meaning one of these: Me, too! But why not have a nicer looking tool too if possible? I have every intention of making it as accurate and properly functioning as I am capable of! Yes - couldn’t agree more!!- cosmopedro
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SB Shiny stuff...
Hi, All! I keep seeing lathes with this beautiful black-and-red SB logo on a shiny brass plate, down on the front stanchion below the ways, and wondered if: A) That was on every SB lathe built between 19xx-19xx or just some models? and B) Are those available for purchase/trade/wrangle from...- cosmopedro
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