July 18, 2007

These photos illustrate my fix for a leaking tip on a new Goldenrod oil can.
The new diecast tip leaked because of a casting defect.  The tip was set
in epoxy, so I burned it out.  I got the smallest quick connect I could find
from Small Parts, threaded 10-32.  Then I made a new end of 1/2" and 1/4" brass
stock, with a counterbore and internal 10-32 thread on the big piece, and
the 1/4" piece threaded to match.  Then I attached this assembly to the flex
tube with some loctite and screwed in the quick connect.

Next, I just turned some tips to fit the different oil points on my lathe
and turned the back end to match the male quick connect piece.  Now I can 
change tips to suit, and if I need another, make one with an inch or so of 
1/4" brass stock.

http://metalworking.com/dropbox/GoldenrodFix00.jpg	original tip & hose
http://metalworking.com/dropbox/GoldenrodFix01.jpg	closeup of above
http://metalworking.com/dropbox/GoldenrodFix02.jpg	prior to assembly
http://metalworking.com/dropbox/GoldenrodFix03.jpg	new end & hose
http://metalworking.com/dropbox/GoldenrodFix04.jpg	assembled with male
http://metalworking.com/dropbox/GoldenrodFix05.jpg	oilcan with tips

Pete Keillor