It sounds like you're looking for a 1/8 NPT (national pipe taper) pipe tap, or fitting. They are 27 t.p.i. and approximately 7/16 at their big end, and letter R drill is the tap size. That is a common tap, and fitting size and available at any ACE hardware store. The problem is; what is the fitting size on the other end? In my experience, many motorcycle manufacturers made proprietary fittings that may be common on one end (1/8, or 1/4" NPT), but too their own specifications on the other end. I've had to make all of the fittings for Ex, Hen, and Merkel because you'll never find any of those fittings at an ACE hardware store. Motorcycle plumbing is a sub-genre in itself.
Can't leave out Indian, or Harley-Davidson that made the weirdest of all MC fittings.
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thank you for the response. I did not know enough to ask "into the Wilderness" when he did my carb.
sine then, as in all things, my experience as grown.
I got a carb nut and flare from "Walker Machine Works" but the problem is still the tank nipple fitting I believe it is 7/16 27 .432 pitch Dia.
Thats what Im looking for now.
VR KenLast edited by moritz; 01-19-2023, 05:22 PM.Leave a comment:
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Sad that I can get responses via facebook vs post to this forum......
maybe im just not receiving all your responses......Leave a comment:
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Conservation of 1913 Emblem
UPDATE 21 Dec 2023
My apologies, I have been delinquent in posting status of my Emblem.
Some have seen me at Oley or Upperco this summer, and may have seen article in July-Aug Antique Mag..
I have open a Youtube channel, moritz_emblem with about 9 small videos of the phases of conservation (they are supposed to open in sequence).
Please be tolerant where I misspoke. I have intentions of posting a slide show of individual parts and repairs.
I ride in my neighborhood at least twice a month (weather permitting) She wants to go.......I have to restrain her speed due to using the original spokes (still out about .60) front and rear.
Many thanks to all the AMCA members who have educated and mentored be along the way.
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Received expert help from members at Oley Show and got her started after 70 years!
I will post pics and videos in near future.
Bike is now operational and I'm riding it around locally.
Current baseline of the bike is as follows.
Guidance and or recommendations are welcome for remaining tasks in bold.
1) New engine rings, head crosshatched, exhaust & intake valves ground and reseated, carbon removed, Carb rebuilt (into the Wilderness), cam levers welded/brazed, new head gasket and bolts // remaining to be accomplished; final settings of intake and exhaust and timing replacement of intake rod (incorrect now).
2) Frame adjustment of front forks and repair weld of frame crack, fender braces aligned.
3) Gas / Oil tank; Rust removed (95%), // new fuel line with filter (minimizing carb issues) and oil lines installed
4) seat leather used, seat frame operational, new wooded pan and Lether sewn to the original seat.
5) Clutch // At OleyRandy Walker removed a clutch plate, and I replaced 33 tooth sprockets, now operational.
6) Wheels are usable, three spokes replaced mountedwith cooker button tires
7) Battery installed, coil and condenser, braded spark plug wire, coil, toggle switch and timing connection set
8)tank transparency manufactured locally
Cheers Ken
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