From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Wed Jun 11 2003 - 07:54:03 PDT
Sounds like your bending radius is too tight. I'd find a different bender
with a gentler curve. The brake tubing bender that I have bend nothing
less than probably a 1 " radius and I believe it only bends up to 3/8".
BTW, the last time I checked, NAPA was carrying the spiral wrapped brake
tubing. I believe the spiral wrapping is primarily for additional
protection of the tube.
Dave
On Mon, 9 Jun 2003 15:35:13 -0400, Glen Bedel <GBedel@designforum.com>
wrote:
> When bending tubing the smallest radius should equal the diameter I
> believe.
> You can also use a tightly coiled spring on the tubing to help keep the
> diameter constant.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul A. Thomas [mailto:bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com] Sent: Monday,
> June 09, 2003 3:32 PM
> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
> Subject: [MV] {MV} Brake Line Q
>
>
> I am making a small bypass for my dead Mico Lock on the deuce this week.
> Tis 1/2 inch steel tubing. I have a brake bending tool from Snap On
> which put a nice 90 degree bend in the line, however the diameter has
> flattened somewhat. Instead of a perfect circle at the bend the diameter
> has roughly halved, with the width doubling it's original size. Should I
> be
> concerned about this or is it normal for a brake line once molded? The
> bending tool has three slots for different size tubing, and I don't
> believe any form of sleeve would fit in it with the brake line there
> also, but am unsure.
>
> Many Thanks for your time.
>
>
> Paul
> MVPA #24986
> '53 REO M35 Fire Conversion
> '53 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
>
>
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-- Dave
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