[AJD] JD 60 Upper Water Pipe problem solved

[Bus Driver]

Just to help those who may search for tubing of odd sizes, steel electrical
conduit comes in three types. EMT which is thinwall, about 16 gage
equivalent. Too thin to thread. Then Rigid, same general dimensions as water
pipe, but galvanizing is not so heavy and is smooth inside. Outside is
smoother also and the wall thickness is consistent to insure good bends.
Intermediate has same outside dimensions as water pipe, but is thinner wall-
thus larger ID. It can be threaded
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net>
To: "AT JD" <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 11:13 PM
Subject: [AJD] JD 60 Upper Water Pipe problem solved


> I finally found a scrap piece of 2 7/8" OD conduit to use as a replacement
> for the rusted out upper pipe. I spent way too much time trying to find it
> though. Was able to locate suppliers finally for 10' sections 2 1/2" ID 2
> 7/8" conduit but then I might just as well pay the $57 to JD. Turned into
a
> mission to find someone with a scrap piece. Found a place today that had
the
> thick wall galvanized version. A rental yard that caters to the electrical
> contracting trade. Price FREE, cut to length and chamfered. Such a deal! I
> gave the guy a $5.00 tip. Big spender here!  :-)
>
> Even though this is thick wall conduit the ID is still no less than the ID
> of the two cast elbows so I don't expect any noticeable water flow
> restriction. Plus I can truly guarantee it will last longer than the
> original pipe or the tractor it is going on for that matter.
>
> The only way I can justify the time I spent finding this is: now I know
> where I can get this kind of pipe if needed again. Plus I got to meet some
> nice people.
>
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
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> storeroom door
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