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01/01/2012 11:54:13 AM · #301
Think inside the box!
01/01/2012 11:56:48 AM · #302
if it was the 70's i'd have to say roach clip!
01/01/2012 12:00:44 PM · #303
Originally posted by kawesttex:

Think inside the box!


Tube puller?
01/01/2012 12:02:23 PM · #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!
01/01/2012 12:18:02 PM · #305
Hot tubes?
01/01/2012 12:22:39 PM · #306
Yes, vacuum tubes. When the instruments are on the tubes can get very hot.
01/01/2012 12:39:30 PM · #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.
01/01/2012 12:58:19 PM · #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.
01/01/2012 01:12:53 PM · #309
it's a solenoid (electromagnetic device) that's been cut in half for a cross-sectional view.
01/01/2012 02:09:48 PM · #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!
01/01/2012 02:46:53 PM · #311


Shoulda used a tripod...
01/01/2012 05:08:09 PM · #312
It's a spring! ;-)
01/01/2012 05:12:29 PM · #313
Mousetrap spring?

01/01/2012 05:17:47 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.
01/01/2012 05:18:34 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.
01/01/2012 05:31:38 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?
01/01/2012 05:35:55 PM · #317
Originally posted by kirbic:

Hmmm.
...
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".
01/01/2012 05:39:51 PM · #318
Originally posted by C_Steve_G:

Originally posted by kirbic:

Hmmm.
...
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?
01/01/2012 05:41:41 PM · #319
Originally posted by kirbic:

...
Hah! Shifter return spring from a motorcycle?


Wrong end of the engine...
01/01/2012 05:43:54 PM · #320
Originally posted by C_Steve_G:

Originally posted by kirbic:

...
Hah! Shifter return spring from a motorcycle?


Wrong end of the engine...


?? That's not a valve spring, is it ??
01/01/2012 05:48:12 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:

01/01/2012 05:57:09 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!
01/01/2012 06:23:53 PM · #323
OK, here it is...


01/01/2012 06:27:03 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.
01/01/2012 06:35:04 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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