The Official "What The Heck Is This?" Thread

Or......Maybe it's none of the Above ? I'm steering toward the probability that it's leftover from one of your old uni joints ? ....Yeah.....that's the ticket, LoL.

( I'm also bet'n witcha that you will NEVER do that again ! )

 

x2

 

Every body most likely knows what this is :

..... And we may know what this is called :


Anyway.....
Before my story begins, I want to send a sorta technical beware bulletin to ya'all . The 1st , blurry pic ( sorry ) , is a 'C' clip . it was used by AC Delco & others to hold back the power piston on OEM master cylinder's.
# 2 is known as a retaining clip. It is presently being used by at least two foreign aftermarket MC mfg's , possibly more.

What I ran into , & it cost me a a whole lotta time , frustration , delay , heartache , & a bit of dough to make it right , was that a power brake unit's Power Piston will bind and score itself against the latter retaining clip. Then it will lock up your pedal, & rip it out if you pull your pedal back up . It simply won't fit thru the center .
Please , for your sanity & well being, Check the back of ANY new MC that you are about to use. Then, when you find something similar to pic # 2 , R & R it with your original ' C ' clip. Don't be like me, I never even thought of checking for this.

I'll have more after the game tonite.......Oh....BTW, the Disc Brake conversion was the best thing my ' Rosie ' has ever had done.
Thanks,
Richie--------Lockman

 

I agree. Saw it happen on a GM cabover. U-joint failed at tranny end, hit ground, flailed around inside the frame and broke the brake line. Emergency brake on back of tranny was of no use after that. 55 MPH with no way to stop. Moral - just do the right thing. It's such an easy fix that could save your life, or others. I would not drive it anywhere until the issue is fixed.

 

What the heck?
Is the plug/cover on the dash a factory thing? Seems I’ve seen others with this cover. 1964 CJ3B



What size is the hole? I’m sure I can put a gauge there.

 

maybe military light switch cover

 

My cj2 has that plug. Not sure what it’s for either.

 

Hi,
I believe it was for a Tach..... But not 100% sure.

 

I busted this fitting that attaches to the intake manifold and has a hard line that goes to the PCV. Does anyone knows what is the name and where to get it? Thanks!

 

My ace hardware has them at the far end of the plumbing isle. Not sure what their official name is.

 

X3 . The Independent Hardware that I work for has this, also . It's a brass , Flared 90 . I believe its 3/8" male to 1/2" female? Verify the thread size & I can
' Pay it Forward ' style send one to you. Pm me your address, Ok ?

 

The male is 1/8” NPT

 

1/8" NPT elbow to flared tube fitting? The flare fitting parts seem more likely to be found at the parts store. You can likely also find it at McMaster-Carr or other online hardware supply. What's the size of the tubing that screws into it, 1/4" OD?

I'd get it at the Grainger store near me, if Home Depot did not have it: Flared Tube Fittings - Tube Fittings - Grainger Industrial Supply

Grainger is fast; their website recognizes me and I can order it online with a click for pickup tomorrow at their counter. Not the cheapest, but efficient.

 

Most napas have them

 

PM'd you.

 

Generous offer from Lockman, but I suggest you take it to Napa and match it if you cannot recognize the type of fitting by looking at it. I believe it's the 5MTE6 (1/8" NPT) or 5MTE7 (1/4" NPT) from the Grainger site.

 

I just ran down and checked. On the back of the f- head, right?

Mine is a 1/8” NPT to compression elbow. It would probably be easier to deal with than the flare fitting you have.

1/8" Tube x 1/8" Male NPT Brass 90° Compression Elbow | Fastenal