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cowtown · 12-16-2020, 12:42 PM

Two Questions
1. Can anyone tell me which way the Gas Tank Strainer turns to take it out of the tank?
2. Can anyone tell me what the proper length of the head light and horn conduit on a 1929 Closed cab pickup? I know they made different lenghts.

700rpm · 12-16-2020, 12:54 PM

1. Turn it counter clockwise.
2. When you call your supplier to order, specify your year and model; they’ll send you the right things. Bratton’s, Snyder’s, Bert’s, Mike’s are all reliable.

cowtown · 12-17-2020, 07:06 AM

Thanks Ray, I'am not looking for new conduit, I looking for used original ones to match my 1929 rusty Closed cab pickup. A fordbarner has some but in different sizes, I just want the right ones.

katy · 12-17-2020, 11:10 AM

According to Bratton's 2019 catalogue, page 29, the length depends on whether you have a 2 tooth or a 7 tooth steering box.
28-29 7 tooth with 44 1/2" shaft, 45 3/4"
Feb 29-29 2 tooth with 43" shaft, 45"

HTH

Bob C · 12-17-2020, 11:44 AM

I think these are what you are looking for. I looked in the Judging Standards but it doesn't give lengths. Do you have fluted headlight lenses or Twolite.

CarlG · 12-17-2020, 12:47 PM

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The headlight/horn conduits that came on my pickup were not in very good shape. I ordered a set -- can't remember where -- but they were way too long and poorly made. There was probably 6 to 8 inches of conduit folded up inside the rad shell. I then bought a set from Bert's, described as their "premium" set. They were the correct length and very well made.

Ruth · 12-17-2020, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katy

According to Bratton's 2019 catalogue, page 29, the length depends on whether you have a 2 tooth or a 7 tooth steering box.
28-29 7 tooth with 44 1/2" shaft, 45 3/4"
Feb 29-29 2 tooth with 43" shaft, 45"

HTH

OK, I'll bite. What would having a two tooth or a seven tooth steering box have to do with the length of the conduit??

katy · 12-18-2020, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruth

OK, I'll bite. What would having a two tooth or a seven tooth steering box have to do with the length of the conduit??

It seems that I misunderstood his question, I thought the OP was asking about the length of the horn rod.

McMimmcs · 12-18-2020, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katy

It seems that I misunderstood his question, I thought the OP was asking about the length of the horn rod.

There has been far worse mistakes made on this site! Don’t let it bother you one iota !

katy · 12-18-2020, 11:25 AM

It doesn't bother me, It doesn't bother me,It doesn't bother me,

12-16-2020, 12:42 PM	#1
cowtown Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 185	Gas tank Strainer and head light and horn conduit Two Questions 1. Can anyone tell me which way the Gas Tank Strainer turns to take it out of the tank? 2. Can anyone tell me what the proper length of the head light and horn conduit on a 1929 Closed cab pickup? I know they made different lenghts.

12-16-2020, 12:54 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Gas tank Strainer and head light and horn conduit 1. Turn it counter clockwise. 2. When you call your supplier to order, specify your year and model; they’ll send you the right things. Bratton’s, Snyder’s, Bert’s, Mike’s are all reliable. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

12-17-2020, 07:06 AM	#3
cowtown Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 185	Re: Gas tank Strainer and head light and horn conduit Thanks Ray, I'am not looking for new conduit, I looking for used original ones to match my 1929 rusty Closed cab pickup. A fordbarner has some but in different sizes, I just want the right ones.

12-17-2020, 11:10 AM	#4
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Gas tank Strainer and head light and horn conduit According to Bratton's 2019 catalogue, page 29, the length depends on whether you have a 2 tooth or a 7 tooth steering box. 28-29 7 tooth with 44 1/2" shaft, 45 3/4" Feb 29-29 2 tooth with 43" shaft, 45" HTH __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

12-17-2020, 12:47 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Gas tank Strainer and head light and horn conduit Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The headlight/horn conduits that came on my pickup were not in very good shape. I ordered a set -- can't remember where -- but they were way too long and poorly made. There was probably 6 to 8 inches of conduit folded up inside the rad shell. I then bought a set from Bert's, described as their "premium" set. They were the correct length and very well made. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

12-18-2020, 11:25 AM	#10
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Gas tank Strainer and head light and horn conduit It doesn't bother me, It doesn't bother me,It doesn't bother me, __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!