where is the thread about annealing copper washers?

[Rapid Robert]

I had it but erased it accidently now I cant find it. thank you for your time. RR

 

[townsend]

Copper crush washer; which is better thick or thin

Am trying to finish up install of slider type calipers on 68 Barracuda. Am working at termination of flex line at caliper. The crush washers I received were very thin so I opted for some thicker ones but cannot get them to stop leaking. Are the thin washers the way to go or are they just the...

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[PROSTOCKTOM]

If you are after copper sealing washers here's a link to a McMaster-Carr page.

McMaster-Carr

Tom

 

[Rapid Robert]

thank you very much. RR

 

[dadsbee]

Just hang'm on a wire, heat them with a propane torch and let them cool on their own.

 

[Bewy]

This ^^^.

 

[Rapid Robert]

got it, thank you

 

[Rapid Robert]

I think I need angled washers for 3/16 brake lines. where should I go?

 

[junkyardhero]

I think I need angled washers for 3/16 brake lines. where should I go?

wait. what?

you have a stock system, correct? what exactly seems to be the problem?

 

[Rapid Robert]

Yes stock. from all the reported problems just wanting to be proactive since I have multiple unions connecting lengths of 3/16 line. but that sure doesn't mean that I will have leaks. OK I will hang loose & take care with what I have now.

 

[Rapid Robert]

found the correct ones on a utube vid. Parker 2GF-3 conical washers on Ebay. pretty pricey tho ~ $122 for 10 of em. I will assemble with care & hopefully can get by without em. RR

 

[El Viento]

found the correct ones on a utube vid. Parker 2GF-3 conical washers on Ebay. pretty pricey tho ~ $122 for 10 of em. I will assemble with care & hopefully can get by without em. RR

Grainger has a Box of 10 for like $12.00 with maybe 10 in shipping.....I got 4 boxes of Parker 2gf-3,-4,-5,-6 for $61 total....50 for the 4 boxes and 10 for shipping from Grainger...

 

[Rapid Robert]

I'll get on it, thank you!

 

[Inertia]

The once I needed one, I used an aluminum pop rivet flat washer, trimmed a little.

 

[Rapid Robert]

got a box of 10 coming from Grainger for $12.41 plus the ride, thank you! RR

 

[El Viento]

got a box of 10 coming from Grainger for $12.41 plus the ride, thank you! RR

Wow, I thought I got caught in a time warp somehow.....I ordered on August 6th and the Washers have already been delivered 2 days later ? ? Yikes Grainger ! ! !