[TR] TR3A Alternator conversion bracket pipe

[Randall]

> Dang it, Randall!  Work with me!  I figgered if I made it seem complicated
> I'd begin to earn my engineer credentials!  Rats.  I am only left to
assume
> that logic has something to do with that engineering business. 

Well, I wouldn't exactly say that !

> But...would the ID of ordinary half inch pipe have a snug fit for the long
bolt
> to eliminate any potential for wobble?

The bolt will clamp the ears of the generator bracket down on the ends of
the pipe ... as long as the bolt is tight, nothing is going to wobble.

>  Is a snug fit actually necessary at all?

It would be better, IMO, to find some 3/8" if you can.  That still won't
give you 'snug' fit, but it will be closer.  But I think the 1/2" will be
adequate.
	 
>I hate to confess, but central/northern New Hampshire
is...uhm...unsophisticated

Not sure just where you are, but Central Metals in Rumney looks like a
winner.  Or Lakes Region Scrap Metals in Franklin.

> (But we do have really great state liquor stores!)

That might explain some recent events !  (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

> several people responded mentioning a "pipe nipple."  What the heck IS
that?
>  How does it differ from a pipe?

A pipe nipple is a short length of pipe, already threaded on both ends.
Generally found next to the other pipe fittings.

HTH
Randall