In a message dated 3/11/03 4:47:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I don't understand how this would be done simply... Can you elaborate? >> Landon, Not a problem, sorry that I didn't make it clear. The gland on the front cover is just the right size to accept a 3/16 x 40 thread. I imagine I did mine on my lathe with a die (can't remember), but with some care you can do it by hand. I made my own gland nut out of 1/4 hex stock. You could also use a union nut from SSSteam part #FUN-3 and drill it for the piston rod. You might have to file some of the nut away so that the piston makes it's full travel. Before you screw the nut in place wrap the rod with graphited yarn; just a single strand. After I have things set to the non leaking stage, I have been putting a dab of super glue on the threads to keep it from loosening. If you go here, I took a picture of mine. Excuse the oil and the peeling paint, she is undergoing test runs at the moment on the new liquid butane system which is giving me great long runs. http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/BobStarr/Pictures/ruby%20front%20cover.jpg Bob
