Hydraulic components (was Re: [AT] (no subject)

[charlie hill]

The reason I posted the warning is because I know what our local lowes and 
Home Depot stores keep in inventory.  There usually isn't much black iron 
stuff.

Charlie
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From: "Richard Fink Sr" <nancydick at keyconn.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: Hydraulic components (was Re: [AT] (no subject)


> Charlie Mike have heard the same thing you mention. i was told that the 
> galvanized will flake off and get in the system. Thanks for the reminder.
> R Fink
> PA
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> At 06:16 PM 1/8/2005 -0500, you wrote:
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>>charlie hill wrote:
>>>Richard,
>>>Use black iron or stainless steel fittings.  Don't use galvanized unless 
>>>you have to.
>>I think it is a matter of strength - galvanized pieces aren't made of high 
>>strength materials and should only be used on the low pressure side of the 
>>line. Don't use bronze/brass either for high pressure, but OK for return 
>>line.
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>>Mike
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>>>  I can't remember the reason right now but there is some sort of problem 
>>> with galvanized fittings and oil/fuel lines.  Maybe someone else knows 
>>> or can refute what I've said.
>>>Charlie
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