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WTB metal valve stems
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 11:54 am
by JEC
I would like to buy four number 777 valve stems for my 30X3.5 tubes.
I think that they will fit through the hole in the wheel.
The rubber stems on my new tubes don't.
Re: WTB metal valve stems
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 12:47 pm
by Original Smith
You shouldn't have a problem. They oftentimes show up at swap meets. Keep in mind that Schrader is not the only company that made them. Dill and Bridgeport also made them.
Re: WTB metal valve stems
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 2:20 pm
by CudaMan
Check out Larry (Original) Smith's article on metal valve stems in the latest MTFCI "Model T Times" issue!
Re: WTB metal valve stems
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 8:34 pm
by Allan
John, 888 stems are the same size, but I believe a little longer. This may widen the field for you. I have just fitted two 888 stems to tubes for my own use.
Hope this helps.
Allan from down under.
Re: WTB metal valve stems
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 9:47 pm
by CudaMan
Schraeder 777s are about 1/4 inch longer than 888s.
Re: WTB metal valve stems
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 4:35 am
by Allan
Thanks Mark. I knew they were a different length, but not which way.
Allan from down under.
Re: WTB metal valve stems
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 9:30 am
by JEC
I would be happy with the 888 or 777.
My car is a 15 so I would prefer the knurled parts.
Any one out there willing to sell me four sets?