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FE Power Forums => Non-FE Discussion Forum => Topic started by: winr1 on November 20, 2018, 10:43:53 AM
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Any know where I may purchase USA made .625 Rubber Valve Stems ??
Or, what is a good brand ??
Ricky.
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??? Would you preview this and maybe give us some more information. Never heard of a rubber valve stem. Viton valve stem seals in .625" are available if that is your question. Most auto parts houses have them or can get them. Joe-JDC
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Rubber valve stems give variable-flow. :)
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Heh :-)
For the rear wheels on my 65 F100
Ricky.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-TR-415-Tire-Valve-Stems-Fat-stem-1-25-for-625-stem-hole-MADE-IN-U-S-A-/162846069877
https://www.ebay.com/p/Eaton-Dill-Tr-415-Tire-Valve-Stem-TR415-0-625-Made-in-USA/1736922612
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Would a bolt in style be sufficient? That 5/8" hole is larger then typical I think, like for tubes. I use them on most all my stuff.
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Thanks guys :-)
I got a pair of each from Firestone, Discount tire and O'Reilly's ^_^
2 Dill, 2 Schraeder which have Chine marked on bottom
The Dill show to be made in Chine on the internet
2 from O'Reilly's are Xtra seal ..... made in Chine
TR415 are .625 hole.... normal passenger stuff is TR418, .453 hole
The wheels are 15" x 8", cut apart with a backspace of 3.75"
They have material added between the 2 halves
They center in my 65 F100 better than 4" backspace
Larry, I went to a few sites, they stated if driven a lot of miles the nut should be periodically tightened
I have no idea, but it seems a bit of lock tight would help
Ricky.
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Ricky, I use the boltin type an all my cars and trucks. I get them a the local NAPA off the rack. I can`t remember the brand, they come in a green and white bubble package. They have 2 sizes of seals in the package. Haven`t had any issues and the set on my red truck have been on for 6-7 yrs now. I haven`t tightened them at all since mounting the tires.
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I'm sure the warning about regular checking the nut is because of the rubber gasket and it growing/shrinking over time. I haven't had any issues. I suppose tightening them "just so" will make them survive forever. You can't crush it, you can't leave it loose. Maybe a dab of silicone on the rim before tightening the nut will hold it from backing out from any vibration? I never have, but something to think about if you want to.
All large truck rims have screw on stems. Although then are metal to withstand the 120# pressure, they are still bolt on. I've had the Mack 17 yrs without ever worrying about the stems coming loose.
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I use bolt in metal valve stems with rubber washers and no thread loctite.
Have never had a issue.
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ECTA Land Speed racing requires metal stems. I had them mounted when I bought the tire-wheel package in the first place in 2007. The tires have been replaced several times but the wheels are still going strong and, so far as I know, the stems have never been touched. Discount Tire is a VERY good place to do business.
KS
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Alrighty then .... gonna use the bolt in type :-)
Thanks again guys !
Ricky.