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Model B elbow

Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 6:46 pm
by dadsdream
Replacing the exhaust elbow on a 1940 Model B. Having a machine shop remove the water fitting (shown in picture) from a used elbow that I bought. I will need to replace the fitting. Is that some kind of a compression fitting that will squeeze the copper tube? Anyone know where I can get that fitting?

Re: Model B elbow

Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 8:04 pm
by Captain Nemo
I have seen these nuts available on http://www.classicboatconnection.com
These are basically a nut that compresses a rope gasket wrapped around the overflow tube. When you get it apart you will see how it works.
I use wood stove door seal seated in hi temp RTV for the gasketing.