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hotrodalley · 02-21-2014, 07:14 PM

It appears that I have successfully converted my tubes to metal valve stems without them leaking !!

Now, when I look at the stem protruding through the rim, it just looks like there should be a washer and another nut on the outside of the wheel. Is that right, or is it correct that the valve stem just sticks up through the rim with no attachment.

Unfortunately, I have never observed a correct installation.

Gary WA · 02-21-2014, 07:21 PM

should be another threaded sleeve over the stem. cover type depends on the year

hotrodalley · 02-21-2014, 08:43 PM

Gary, thanks. thats exactly what i needed

Mike Peters · 02-21-2014, 10:58 PM

If you are installing original valve stems on new rubber stem tubes, Doc Kalinka wrote an excellent article with photos to guide you through the process in the Model A News some years back. I used the information to install original Shraeder 6300 valve stems on our 28 roadster. No leaks so far, and it's been years. March-April 2002 Model A News. Vol 49 NO. 2. Good luck.
mike

ctlikon0712 · 02-22-2014, 01:41 AM

This article has allot of helpful information.
http://sheepisland.com/cars/tech/metal_stems/

Mike Peters · 02-22-2014, 05:24 AM

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Excellent article, Craig. Same as Doc's , except Doc uses tire patch glue to install valve stem to aid in sealing. I don't know if that is necessary or not.

ctlikon0712 · 02-22-2014, 06:05 AM

Thank you Mike, I stumbled across it a while back and pass it along whenever I can. I hope all is well with you up there.

peters180a/170b · 02-22-2014, 07:38 AM

ctlikon0712 , Very nice , Thank You ,step by step valve installation , i would use a tire patch glue too.

Mike V. Florida · 02-22-2014, 08:16 AM

Did mine 7 years ago with no glue, holds air great!

Tom Wesenberg · 02-22-2014, 09:50 AM

Seems like the glue might give the rubber a better chance of slipping. I'd do it dry.

02-21-2014, 07:14 PM	#1
hotrodalley Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 124	Metal Valve Stem Installation It appears that I have successfully converted my tubes to metal valve stems without them leaking !! Now, when I look at the stem protruding through the rim, it just looks like there should be a washer and another nut on the outside of the wheel. Is that right, or is it correct that the valve stem just sticks up through the rim with no attachment. Unfortunately, I have never observed a correct installation.

02-21-2014, 08:43 PM	#3
hotrodalley Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 124	Re: Metal Valve Stem Installation Gary, thanks. thats exactly what i needed

02-21-2014, 10:58 PM	#4
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Metal Valve Stem Installation If you are installing original valve stems on new rubber stem tubes, Doc Kalinka wrote an excellent article with photos to guide you through the process in the Model A News some years back. I used the information to install original Shraeder 6300 valve stems on our 28 roadster. No leaks so far, and it's been years. March-April 2002 Model A News. Vol 49 NO. 2. Good luck. mike

02-22-2014, 01:41 AM	#5
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Metal Valve Stem Installation This article has allot of helpful information. http://sheepisland.com/cars/tech/metal_stems/ __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

02-22-2014, 05:24 AM	#6
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Metal Valve Stem Installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Excellent article, Craig. Same as Doc's , except Doc uses tire patch glue to install valve stem to aid in sealing. I don't know if that is necessary or not.

02-22-2014, 06:05 AM	#7
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Metal Valve Stem Installation Thank you Mike, I stumbled across it a while back and pass it along whenever I can. I hope all is well with you up there. __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

02-22-2014, 07:38 AM	#8
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Metal Valve Stem Installation ctlikon0712 , Very nice , Thank You ,step by step valve installation , i would use a tire patch glue too.

02-22-2014, 08:16 AM	#9
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Metal Valve Stem Installation Did mine 7 years ago with no glue, holds air great! __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

02-22-2014, 09:50 AM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Metal Valve Stem Installation Seems like the glue might give the rubber a better chance of slipping. I'd do it dry.