You will not be able to completely straighten the pipe by hand. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] bending steel pipe
I need to straighten a slightly bent piece of steel pipe. It is the gearshift lever from my Vanagon, which broke in two due to metal fatigue. The pipe is about 5/8" OD hollow steel pipe. I ground the two broken ends smooth, threaded them about 3/4" into each end and cut a 1.5" piece of 3/8" threaded rod which I used to reconect the two halves. Then I welded around the seam with my MIG welder. Problem is, the rod is still slightly bent, below the break. Slightly curved would be more like it, there's no distinct bend. I plan to heat it with a MAPP torch and straighten it out. Once it's straight, should I dunk it in water or let it cool in the air? Allan -- 1983 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 PM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
