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01/01/2012 06:54:13 AM · #301 |
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01/01/2012 06:56:48 AM · #302 |
| if it was the 70's i'd have to say roach clip! |
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01/01/2012 07:00:44 AM · #303 |
Originally posted by kawesttex:
Think inside the box! |
Tube puller?
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01/01/2012 07:02:23 AM · #304 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by kawesttex:
Think inside the box! |
Tube puller? |
Bingo, we used them to pull hot tubes when troubleshooting equipment.
You're up! |
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01/01/2012 07:18:02 AM · #305 |
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01/01/2012 07:22:39 AM · #306 |
| Yes, vacuum tubes. When the instruments are on the tubes can get very hot. |
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01/01/2012 07:39:30 AM · #307 |
Originally posted by C_Steve_G:
Hot tubes? |
LOL, yep, I'm an old fart. I've burned myself on hot vacuum tubes. It frickin' hurts!
ETA: I'll post something shortly...
Message edited by author 2012-01-01 12:40:01.
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01/01/2012 07:58:19 AM · #308 |
Here it is:
ETA: I've posted this at 1600px size to give more detail. Don't know if that helps or hurts, LOL.
Message edited by author 2012-01-01 12:59:00.
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01/01/2012 08:12:53 AM · #309 |
| it's a solenoid (electromagnetic device) that's been cut in half for a cross-sectional view. |
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01/01/2012 09:09:48 AM · #310 |
Originally posted by C_Steve_G:
it's a solenoid (electromagnetic device) that's been cut in half for a cross-sectional view. |
LOL, that wasn't supposed to be that easy! You're up Steve!
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01/01/2012 09:46:53 AM · #311 |
Shoulda used a tripod... |
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01/01/2012 12:08:09 PM · #312 |
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01/01/2012 12:12:29 PM · #313 |
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01/01/2012 12:17:47 PM · #314 |
Originally posted by sinistral_leo:
It's a spring! ;-) |
Good one, but for what?
Message edited by author 2012-01-01 17:26:21. |
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01/01/2012 12:18:34 PM · #315 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Mousetrap spring? |
Nope.
The wire diameter is 3/16 inch.
It's about 50 years old. But still in use (when installed, of course.)
Message edited by author 2012-01-01 17:26:48. |
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01/01/2012 12:31:38 PM · #316 |
Hmmm.
50 years, so whatever was assembled in the early '60s. The color and absolute lack of corrosion makes me believe that it was installed either immersed in oil, or in a system that used pressurized oiling. The design and wear pattern suggest a high number of operation cycles.
Was the spring a part of an aircraft engine?
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01/01/2012 12:35:55 PM · #317 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Hmmm.
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Was the spring a part of an aircraft engine? |
No. Something you and I have had a few of, but I don't know if yours were ever "vintage". |
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01/01/2012 12:39:51 PM · #318 |
Originally posted by C_Steve_G:
Originally posted by kirbic:
Hmmm.
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Was the spring a part of an aircraft engine? |
No. Something you and I have had a few of, but I don't know if yours were ever "vintage". |
Hah! Shifter return spring from a motorcycle?
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01/01/2012 12:41:41 PM · #319 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
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Hah! Shifter return spring from a motorcycle? |
Wrong end of the engine... |
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01/01/2012 12:43:54 PM · #320 |
Originally posted by C_Steve_G:
Originally posted by kirbic:
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Hah! Shifter return spring from a motorcycle? |
Wrong end of the engine... |
?? That's not a valve spring, is it ??
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01/01/2012 12:48:12 PM · #321 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
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?? That's not a valve spring, is it ?? |
You got it. It's known as a hairpin valve spring, used in pairs.
Here's it installed:
... in this engine:
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01/01/2012 12:57:09 PM · #322 |
Ya learn something new every day!
I honestly had no idea such a valve spring design existed! On what make/model bikes were they used?
I'll post up something here shortly, hopefully a little harder than the last one!
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01/01/2012 01:23:53 PM · #323 |
OK, here it is...
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01/01/2012 01:27:03 PM · #324 |
| A micro chip for something? I don't think that is right but it is the best thing I could come up with. Lol. |
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01/01/2012 01:35:04 PM · #325 |
Originally posted by mbrutus2009:
A micro chip for something? I don't think that is right but it is the best thing I could come up with. Lol. |
Nope... although one might eventually be nearby. :-)
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