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    CCKW Twisted Brake Pipe

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Just something for information Vulture if and when you should make your own, all brake pipes should be double flared, the reason behind this is single flares can under pressure fail and pull through the union nut.

     

    Pete

     

    Pete

     

    Ahhhhhh, hadn't appreciated that :n00b:, thanks for the info. What do we think about this tool ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10PC-IMPERIAL-PIPE-BRAKE-DOUBLE-FLARING-TOOL-KIT-SET-/390340506406

     

    Whilst Rex Ward is making me a couple of lengths up at the moment, I will need to replace more pipe in the future.

     

    Regards

     

    Vulture

    CCKW Twisted Brake Pipe

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    If you study Vulture's photos I think you'll find that is the end of the flexi hose - the arrangement being as I described in post 14.

     

    Indeed it is. One end (of the flexi hose) screws into the hub, the other goes through the chassis and is secured with the bolt. Short of time to do anything today other than have a good crawl around. Looking at the position of the bleed nipples on the Hyrovac, is it just me, or are they going to be awkward/difficult to get a spanner on ?

     

    As an aside stumbled across this great little vid today:

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    Regards to all

     

    Vulture

    CCKW Twisted Brake Pipe

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Does anyone sell/reproduce those frame fittings? Even if you heat them up to loosen them they may be corroded beyond reuse....

     

    Errrrr :undecided: are you talking about the bit that is riveted to the frame just above the brake brake pipe ?

    CCKW Twisted Brake Pipe

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    In view of the discussion going on elsewhere on MoT's that sounds like a very good idea Ray ;).

    I do wonder if there is mileage in having a separate section on the forum where mechanical issues/problems can be discussed regardless of origin or age of vehicle. The biggest thing is not being afraid to ask the question in the first place.

     

    Pete

     

    I know I might be out of step with many members over the MOT thing, but a mandated (and relatively inexpensive) bi-annual safety check which accounted for the design age of the vehicle I would have thought would be a good thing for overall safety within the hobby. (Puts on steel helmet, and runs for cover...) At a trade fair I've attended in the last 12 months I was really shocked :shocked: at the condition of a MV that had driven there.

    CCKW Twisted Brake Pipe

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Best option Vulture, brakes steering and tyres are the three most important items to keep maintained. If it stops you can always get it started again, but if it wont stop or you cant steer it your b###ed :eek:

     

    Pete

     

    What you say is all very true :)

    CCKW Twisted Brake Pipe

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Eh, :red: Glad to know I'm not the only one though. Nipped a flexible pipe on Katy by not running it quite right. Frost's do a useful little brake pipe bending tool for about £20. Go for Cupro nickel brake pipe. No rust and easily worked.

     

    Hi Tony

     

    I assume you your talking about this:

    http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-brakes-tools/brake-pipe-and-tube-bender.html

     

    Good thinking, I'll see about ordering one today.

     

    Talking of which, should I be getting some of this as well ?

    http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-brakes-tools/brake-and-pipe-seal-75ml.html

    In my limited experience :n00b: with changing brake pipes (which until getting the truck was over 25 years ago) I must confess I've never used a sealant. Looks a good idea though ?

     

    Vulture

    CCKW Twisted Brake Pipe

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    It would be worth your while looking at all your brake pipes both steel and rubber while your thinking about replacing this one.

     

    Rust formed around the union nut so that its frozen to the pipe may be a indication that you have issues with the steel pipe underneath.

    I can see from your photo that the rubber pipes have been painted by the previous owner,this is not a good practise as the thinner/paint can attack the hose over time and also it makes it difficult to detect natural deterioration of the hose with time. For the cost of a set of pipes and a days work I'd recommend it, your going to have do a full system bleed anyway when you replace the pipe that's screwed.

     

    Pete

     

    Hi Pete

     

    On getting the vehicle last July my brother took great delight in pointing out a bulge in the drivers side front hose.

     

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    As all the hoses look the same age (v old) I bought a complete set off Rex Ward. I replaced the one with a bulge straight away, and have been meaning to do the others for months and months. I agree with you re the condition of the pipe. Looking at the one one the other side, the condition looks identical, so I'll probably have the same problem :-(.

     

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    I've just come off the phone with Rex Ward. He's going to make me some pipes up to collect next week. I'll get myself some fuel and oil filters bits and pieces at the same time.

     

    Vulture

    CCKW Twisted Brake Pipe

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    You know what its like, you set your stall out to tackle one job, and give yourself another unwelcome one when you make a start. Attempting to change the passenger side rear brake hose,

     

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    resulted in this, inspite of the liberal application of penetating oil over several days :embarrassed: >:(:banghead:

     

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    HELP CCKW Engine knocking

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

     

    Errrr, sorry to say I ran out of time fiddling with the jets, I have improved the stutters but every time you change something you need a good run to prove the change, it just took too long so I put the old carb back on for A and E. All I have to say is there was a noticable difference putting the old one back on, lost alot of pull from low down and seems to run out of pull towards top end. But will try again when I get more time.

     

    Okay :D

    Reporting live from A&E 2012

    in Armour & Embarkation Dorset 23rd and 24th June 2012

    Posted

    It's 1.45am, it's absolutely pouring with rain, some big old gusts to, our eldest cubelet has been sick (and worse) this evening-everywhere and due to him running out of clothes now I am going to have to go home in the morning :(

    BUT saying that, it's still been an amazing time and I am still smiling :)

    Bring on 2014.........

     

     

    Oh dear, sorry to hear about eldest cubelet :( It's no fun when your kids are ill, even worse when its away from home. Glad to hear you got to enjoy some of it anyway.

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