Parts missing from brake pipe flarer, lever type

[ElderWelder]

I have procured a twin post lever type brake pipe flaring tool, looks old but cleaned up well.

I have three "dies", hex is numbered:
1= pin and sunk ring,
6= pin and sunk ring, may be slight difference in ring size to above
7= pin with conical form. (male). Operation 1 ?

Can users of this type of tool confirm that these dies are for 3/16 / 4.75 brake pipe. Pin is about 2.5mm dia and body after hex is 10 mm

I have no two piece clamping block, the die slot is 1" square x 1 1/2" deep and looks like the pickavant/sealey type. Need confirmation of block dimensions to procure a 4.7mm block (for Toyota) Current sources ?

The lever is missing, no problem to make one but I need to know the pin dia and offset on the ecentric end of the lever. Looks about 10mm in on a 30mm dia

Since I have to make a new lever anyway I am considering incorporating two ball races to make the lever arc shorter/easier in tight situations, worth the effort ?

Thanks for reading, responses appreciated

 

[octo0072000]

pipes

put some pictures up please

is it like this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOCQ_GD8zFw&feature=related

 

[ElderWelder]

Yes, that is the one, with 6 hole turret

 

[zzr1200]

Since I have to make a new lever anyway I am considering incorporating two ball races to make the lever arc shorter/easier in tight situations, worth the effort ?

Its not worth making a shorter lever the standard handle is about 10 inches long, the problem with using this type of flaring tool under a vehicle is that you need a set of 18 inch adjustables to use instead of a vice, to hold the flaring tool steady while flaring the pipe fixed to the car.

Make a complete new pipe on the bench, job done.

 

[langy]

As zzr said this is a bench tool, it's almost impossible to use under a car, for on car use a Moprod would be fine, most people break the little nipple off Moprod tools, lubricate it and it will be fine for years, must of had mine for over 20 years now.

 

[pedrobedro]

I had a Moprod for years but it won't grip the pipe any more, it had a lot of use though and I think it's nearer 40 years old. I bought one of the Clarke tools like a G clamp and it works fine although they get a lot of mixed reviews.

 

[ElderWelder]

Thanks for comments

Can anyone confirm clampblock 1" square x 1 1/2 deep on current makes?

Any UK sources selling 4.75mm clamp block.

Lever end radius and pin offset would be appreciated.

 

[Buzza]

Could try here, http://www.workshopsupplies.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d736_punches_dies.html

Steve

 

[ElderWelder]

Thanks for replies, have sent an email to supplier to check size of compression block 1" square x 1 1/2" deep, but no reply, still need offset on end of lever.

Attached should be pictures of tool and three dies/punches, the middle one fits a pipe end from engine compartment of Toyota Corolla 1993.

Thanks for looking

 

[ford34/2]

instructions

270 Series Sykes-Pickavant, double lap Flaring tool

sorry this site will not allow upload of PDF files.

Stan

 

[ElderWelder]

Thanks Ford, will order block, and other pictures of instructions very usefull, appreciated.

 

[ford34/2]

Thanks

No problem, more than welcome, nice tool, made a new handle for mine, When I bought it s/h, thread was stripped. Obviously 3/16" might be your most popular size, keep it clean and lubricated and maybe a bit brake fluid for Lub when flaring etc. Shop around for the spare parts might save you a few bob.
Stan

http://www.sykes-pickavant.com/Portals/0/PDFs/Braking/Braking - Brake Pipe Flaring Tools.pdf

punches and dies on E bay, "sykes die" and "sykes punch"
New handle :art number 02702700 Handle.