1961 CB72 Project

Steverino · Post by **Steverino** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:37 pm

G Man
I don't want to be nosy, but I can't help it. What on Earth do you do on these trips to the US? It must be pretty cool traveling internationally all the time. If you're ever in Oregon stop by and see me. I could bore you showing you my projects. And we could have lunch.
Steve

sixtiescycle · Post by **sixtiescycle** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:32 pm

G-Man wrote:Sara

The Y tube was just sitting there on US eBay, as were the tools in the UK. I have plenty of time for eBay searches when I'm sitting in US hotel rooms...... :-)

G

Over the years I've found enough of the "Y" for all my projects, just need to find the tubing that matches the original.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:34 am

Steve

Not a problem. My company makes components for railroads in a number of categories. My product line is all about a small sensor which is an interference fit in the rail and provides railroads with information about the trains and the track such as damaged wheels and imminent track buckles or breaks. The sensor is quote new and is much more convenient than old ways of doing things. I worged on the development of the sensor and its associated data-logging and data tramsmission to a web-site. I am now on a 'crusade' visiting railroads to discuss applications and installing sensors whereever I am welcome.... :-)

Don't get to the West Coast much but my wife and I do a road trip every year to spend some of my air-miles and hotel rewards. This year we are doing a loop around Salt Lake City to some of the National Parks. I would like to come out your way and see those projects. They look amazing. Maybe next year....

G

Steverino wrote:G Man
I don't want to be nosy, but I can't help it. What on Earth do you do on these trips to the US? It must be pretty cool traveling internationally all the time. If you're ever in Oregon stop by and see me. I could bore you showing you my projects. And we could have lunch.
Steve

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:36 am

Dick

The tubing looks like the thicker sleeving used on wire harnesses. Also a little like the thin tube used for greenhouse watering systems.....

G

sixtiescycle wrote:
G-Man wrote:Sara

The Y tube was just sitting there on US eBay, as were the tools in the UK. I have plenty of time for eBay searches when I'm sitting in US hotel rooms...... :-)

G
Over the years I've found enough of the "Y" for all my projects, just need to find the tubing that matches the original.

cknight · Post by **cknight** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 12:50 pm

For the tubing, use McMaster Carr 50405K26. It's nylon tubing with a 6mm I.D., 1mm wall thickness, and available in black. It fits fairly tight on the Y and the fittings, so a soak in hot water and a bit of lubricant will assist installation. Looks like the stock tubing, and good to 200 F. Often used in air-operated solenoids. Regards, Chase

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:27 am

Chase

Thanks for the information.

G

cknight wrote:For the tubing, use McMaster Carr 50405K26. It's nylon tubing with a 6mm I.D., 1mm wall thickness, and available in black. It fits fairly tight on the Y and the fittings, so a soak in hot water and a bit of lubricant will assist installation. Looks like the stock tubing, and good to 200 F. Often used in air-operated solenoids. Regards, Chase

hotrodhendrix · Post by **hotrodhendrix** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:07 am

Just broke this post up over two days. Your thumb injury made it easy to watch time progress without looking at dates lol. Beautiful project/work.

~James