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I came across a C2 Oil canister and can not tell if it's original or not. I searched the archives for almost an hour looking for measurement on both, no luck
Anyway, anyone know the metal thickness of the original vs. a repro.
Somewhat of a coarse measurement for you Harry, but should be sufficient for your purpose. The original to the car can on my '60 has 3/32" (.09375)+ - thick walls. *I can't comment on the reproductions.
Last edited by Bert L.; January 4, 2023, 09:53 PM.
I have both original and repo. I am not home so i can't measure it. But i recall the repo is probably half the thickness of the original. the repo tend to leak.
I have both original and repo. I am not home so i can't measure it. But i recall the repo is probably half the thickness of the original. the repo tend to leak.
Bruce, I agree. If I have an original I'll restore it. If I have a repro I'll recycle it. If you could measure yours that would be great. Thanks
Thank you Frank Dreano for sending the oil canister. I decided to take another approach instead of a push washer. I used a pipe cutter, the one plumbers use to cut copper pipe. I used the measurement I gatherer and cut a ring into the canister bolt, not too deep. I then took my Dremel and made the cut wider. Took a new crush washer for fit then installed a 1/2 retainer ring. As soon as I find the bell, spring, metal washer and rubber washer I'll put it back together.
Nicely done Harry!....
If decide to do mine, instead of using a Dremel I'll attempt
forming the ring using a drill press. (poor mans lathe)
Definitely would try first on an ordinary bolt though!
Looking forward to photos of the completed project.
Cheers
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