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I appreciate your comments on "tools of the trade". This whole thread started with me asking for information on a nut! I didn't realize the extent of comments I would receive. Here's a little more information about my air valve misfortune. When a search locally for a 10-40 nut came up short. I purchased a 10-32 bolt and nut the same length as my old one. I rounded the bolt head, braised on another thumb washer, drill a hole and inserted a small steel pin and welded that to the head. Assembled the parts and I'm back in business. Took a test ride and the '20 ran great. Then I thought I wonder if the '15 air valve is the same as the '20. Did a quick switch and adjustments and that worked great as well. Lot's of options now. And yes I had a good feeling about solving a small problem. I learned I didn't own a 10-40 tap or die which Granger is now supplying. I like tools too! But...now I look on the bench and here is a perfectly good air valve shaft without a nut. So I say to myself "I'll post a request on the Forum for a nut."
Have a good week Friends
NL967A
I appreciate your comments on "tools of the trade". This whole thread started with me asking for information on a nut! I didn't realize the extent of comments I would receive. Here's a little more information about my air valve misfortune. When a search locally for a 10-40 nut came up short. I purchased a 10-32 bolt and nut the same length as my old one. I rounded the bolt head, braised on another thumb washer, drill a hole and inserted a small steel pin and welded that to the head. Assembled the parts and I'm back in business. Took a test ride and the '20 ran great. Then I thought I wonder if the '15 air valve is the same as the '20. Did a quick switch and adjustments and that worked great as well. Lot's of options now. And yes I had a good feeling about solving a small problem. I learned I didn't own a 10-40 tap or die which Granger is now supplying. I like tools too! But...now I look on the bench and here is a perfectly good air valve shaft without a nut. So I say to myself "I'll post a request on the Forum for a nut."
Have a good week Friends
NL967A
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