Recent content by Filon

Ram the truck 100 miles no leaks. So here are some small details to make the pipe. Cut the back pipe just past the first flare, leaving as much pipe as possible. Take the front banjo pipe off and cut it so that you have 1/2” of straight pipe after the bend. Install the compression fittings on...

I replaced the steel fittings with brass. Had to enlarge the banjo ends of the compression fittings, but every is tightening up good this time.

I was worried that the steel fittings were too long and it turns out they are. Didn’t get a good seal. Taking it apart and replacing them with the copper compression fittings, they are much shorter.

Used 3/8” steel compression unions to add the nickel copper brake line. The lines to the banjo fittings are 10mm so some modification to that end of the compression fittings is needed. I enlarged them with a dremel drum sander. I would suggest using plumbing compression unions as they are...

I drive at 5 mph over the speed limit. That includes going up the mountains!

Yes I will attach a few later. The ones I took are close ups of different connectors so I can release them.

221000, just did the rear end rebuild, now replacing the turbo cooling line, and had all the “warranty” stuff done. Truck runs strong daily driver and pulls my 6000 pound camper. Took camper to Alaska from Ohio 17000 miles averaged 16 miles to the gallon. Yes I went through the mountains from...

I’m in the process of replacing the split rubber cooling line . I’m going to replace it with 5/16” ezbend brake line and steel compression fittings. Does anyone knows why I shouldn’t do this? I worked in the rubber industry for 30 years and I do not know of any polymers that can withstand that...