WANTED Old School brass fittings for axle cooler, #88 Daytona

[odcics2]

Looking to buy a 90 degree fitting, 3/8 pipe x 5/8 male flare end.
Notice the rounded corner of the fitting in the pics.
The new stuff is not the same!!!

Also need barb end brass hose couplers, 3/8 and 5/8 sizes.

PM me here. Thanks!

 

[78Brougham]

Those are called "Weatherhead" fittings, most heavy duty truck parts suppliers have all kinds of sizes of them.
If that helps....

 

[cantflip]

Those are called "Weatherhead" fittings, most heavy duty truck parts suppliers have all kinds of sizes of them.
If that helps....

Or even a good hardware store...

 

[78Brougham]

Or even a good hardware store...

Are there any of those left? **** Depot and Blowes, pretty much ran them off.

 

[Lefty71]

Try NAPA
Or any welding supplier.

 

[odcics2]

Weatherhead is the brand name.
Eaton bought them out in 2002.

The new stuff has been cheapened up, doesn’t look like the part I need for the resto.

 

[Lefty71]

Home Depot sells stuff for homes, you need to find automotive and industrial supply. Look in a McMaster-Carr catolog, you'll likey find some. I found examples on the 'net quite easily. I'll have a look in my stash of brass fittings, as i may have some 90's, but I won't likey have the hose connection fitting. HTH, Lefty71

 

[78Brougham]

As I said... Go to a Heavy Duty Truck Shop or Parts supplier. They will have the real Weatherhead fittings. Or ask Stubbs for advice finding them.

 

[odcics2]

I'll try tomorrow and report back. Thanks!!

 

[thrashingcows]

Are the pics you posted up of the parts in your possession? If they are why not re-use them?

 

[odcics2]

Are the pics you posted up of the parts in your possession? If they are why not re-use them?

Yes, they are the original parts.... BUT I need ONE more 90 degree fitting and
2 of the 3/8 hose ends and 2 of the 5/8 hose ends.

At least I know exactly what I'm searching for.

 

[78Brougham]

I, we, "Snapon"...sell sockets specifically designed for "Weatherhead" fittings. That way you don't mangle them. Sold a few here and there. Of course to heavy duty equipment mechanics. I even sold an entire set to one guy. Worked on dozers, excavators etc.
Real pro. Had to have the best of everything, and of course I was glad to oblige him.

 

[thrashingcows]

Yes, they are the original parts.... BUT I need ONE more 90 degree fitting and
2 of the 3/8 hose ends and 2 of the 1/2 hose ends.

At least I know exactly what I'm searching for.

Being an old trucker I have a few cans of misc brass fittings...;) I will dig through them and see if I can find anything that matches what you need.

 

[Lefty71]

I did'nt have anything quite like that. I have another place to look today....

 

[odcics2]

Was asked for a few pics with a scale in them.
Also, there are numbers on the hose ends--
3/8 2462-88
5/8 2462-1010

I appreciate you guys taking the time to look. Thanks!!

 

[odcics2]

Checked a local heavy duty truck repair facility.
All they had was the new stuff.

They suggested a VERY old hardware store in a small town! And also said, "Good Luck!"

 

[Lefty71]

https://www.amazon.com/Eaton-Weatherhead-49X8-Brass-Degree/dp/B00BKFJWA8

 

[Lefty71]

https://www.xrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/XRP-new-Product-Catalog.pdf

Look at page #13

 

[thrashingcows]

I can appreciate wanting to use correct parts there has been many a time when I could have used just a cheap modern bolt and washer and saved myself a lot of time and hassle but then the repair/upgrade or just basic aesthetics of the work done would not be right to me. Usually I end up rummaging through my bins of misc hardware, or purchase the best piece I can find to make things "right".

 

[78Brougham]

https://www.xrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/XRP-new-Product-Catalog.pdf

Look at page #13

WOW that's quite a catalog, lots of goodies in there. Thanks!