Art
Why does heating then cooling the flares and washers fix the leak??
Simon
Pfenninger wrote:
>
> Frank I would offer a few suggestions as far as doing your own
> pipes. Be sure to get a tubing bender. Pep Boys and Parts America both
> sell a nice one for about $10 dollars. You can use it with the line on
> the car so it makes the job like going around the axle easy. The tool I'm
> refering to uses a wrench to do the adjusting. The second tool that you
> will need is a flaring tool. Pep Boys lets you borrow tools for free so
> does Parts America, so if you have either of these stores near you try to
> borrow one. The last tool is a small tubing cutter, much smaller than a
> pipe cutter but looks the same. When everthing is put together check your
> fittings for leaks. Chances are that some of your flares may leak. If this
> happens remove the line and drain it, then heat the flare with a propane
> torch until it is cherry red. Let it cool on it's own then reinstall it.
> This will cure your leak. The same can be done with the copper washers
>
> that are used in brake systems, especially if you are reusing an old one.
> ...Art
>
> On Wed, 8 Jul 1998, Frank W Phillips JR wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
> > Here is my story. I have recently acquired a 69B that has not driven on
> > its own power for several years. The engine has run but the DPO had
> > removed the master brake cylinder and never completed (or started) a
> > rebuild. I have purchased a new brake cylinder and rebuild the clutch
> > cylinders and am replacing the flexible hoses (brake and clutch). I also
> > wish and need to replace the pipes. I have no problem making my own
> > but would like the full story and any suggestions before I start. Please let
> > me know any tip/tricks you know of. Thanks in advance...
> >
> >
> > Frank Phillips, fwp@ufl.edu
> > University of Florida
> > phone: 352-392-7430 fax: 352-392-9395
> >
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