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Rocky46

Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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Hi all,

Further to my question of 8/25, I wonder if anybody has a left over dust cup to dispose of, as it otherwise seems that I have to buy a complete king pin set.

Rocky46

Posted on: 2010/8/31 9:48

1956 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan

Owen_Dyneto

Re: Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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I have a small assortment, some new and some used, from various years. Provide the OD of the opening and I'll see what I have.

Posted on: 2010/8/31 9:55

Ross

Re: Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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Is it 31,8 or 33,4 diameter? I have both in stock and will be happy to mail you one along with a fitting.

Posted on: 2010/8/31 11:22

BDeB

Re: Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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The diameter should be 1-5/16" (33.4 mm)

Posted on: 2010/8/31 12:57

1949 Custom 8

Rusty O\'Toole

Re: Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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Isn't the dust cap the same as a core plug as used in engine blocks etc? These are a standard plug from auto parts stores.

Posted on: 2010/8/31 19:04

BDeB

Re: Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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Quote:

Rusty O\'Toole wrote:
Isn't the dust cap the same as a core plug as used in engine blocks etc? These are a standard plug from auto parts stores.

Yes it is. It just needs to be drilled and tapped 1/4-28 for the grease nipple (assuming that the original type of grease nipple is used)

Sorry about the poor picture quality for the plug.

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Posted on: 2010/8/31 19:52

1949 Custom 8

Rocky46

Re: Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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Hi,

Thank you all for your overwhelming assistance.

Ross.
As I presume you will have the easiest task, perhaps you could mail me the cup.
However I can not provide you with the diameter before next week.
I do not know the drill - but perhaps you could e-mail me - see my profile.

Rocky46

Posted on: 2010/9/1 11:22

1956 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan

Rusty O\'Toole

Re: Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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Rocky - you should be able to buy the plugs at any local auto parts store. Likewise a 1/4" drill and tap.

Posted on: 2010/9/1 13:53

JWL

Re: Seeking king pin dust cup for Clipper 1956

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Rocky, for a 1/4-20 thread you will need a No. 8 drill, if it is a 1/4-28 a No. 3 drill is required, and if it is a 1/8-27 tapered pipe then a R drill will do it. Good luck.

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Posted on: 2010/9/1 17:53

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