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ModelTWoods
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Size Matters
The Model T Ford transmission repair book, published by the MTFCA, recommends a 15 gallon solvent or oil drum makes a nice stand for an assembled T transmission for charging or other purposes. Fifteen gallon drums are much smaller in diameter than 55 gallon drums. My question is for someone who uses a 15 gallon drum for a transmission stand, WHAT is the diameter of the open top of a 15 gallon drum? I have a chance to get a 5 gallon oil can that measures 11 inches in diameter, but that seems to be a bit too small.
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Steve Jelf
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Re: Size Matters
A flywheel measures 15", so I expect you want a drum at least that wide for a stand.
I don't know how many gallons that is.
I don't know how many gallons that is.
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JTT3
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Re: Size Matters
A five gallon plastic bucket works just fine especially if you have one of those small shop stools sold at HB FOR $20
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Re: Size Matters
Checked the Internet for whats for sale Looks like 14"- 14-1/2 " OD
What are the dimensions of a 15 gallon drum?
-Capacity: 15 gallon. Black color. Measures 14-1/2-inches outer diameter by 25-inches
-15 Gallon Steel Drum Tight Head, New, UN-Rated (1 Each) ; Interior: Unlined, Weight: 14 lbs ; Outside Diameter: 14 13/16”, Outside Height: 25 ½”
-New 15 Gallon Steel Closed Head Drum This drum is 20 gauge. All drums are new, not reconditioned. This drum has a height of 25 1/2″ and an outside diameter of 14 3/8″
What are the dimensions of a 15 gallon drum?
-Capacity: 15 gallon. Black color. Measures 14-1/2-inches outer diameter by 25-inches
-15 Gallon Steel Drum Tight Head, New, UN-Rated (1 Each) ; Interior: Unlined, Weight: 14 lbs ; Outside Diameter: 14 13/16”, Outside Height: 25 ½”
-New 15 Gallon Steel Closed Head Drum This drum is 20 gauge. All drums are new, not reconditioned. This drum has a height of 25 1/2″ and an outside diameter of 14 3/8″
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