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Tube Stem covers????
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:55 am
by Dan Hatch
Does any one know what cover will fit a Blockley meter stem tube? Could not find anything on their site about stems Thanks Dan
Re: Tube Stem covers????
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:53 pm
by Original Smith
I refuse to use a tube with the incorrect valve stem. For that reason I have to buy tubes that have rubber stems. i have to cut them off and sand them down smooth to be able to use original valve stems. The Model A guys seem to have solved that problem.
Re: Tube Stem covers????
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2025 8:40 pm
by Allan
The Blocklley, and Michelin tubes both use the more common larger size than those used on T's. Any combination of the appropriate Schraeder stem nuts, dust caps will fit these stems. Or you could use period correct Dill dust covers with the sliding internal threaded piece. These fit any stem, rubber included, because they thread onto the small end thread common to all stems. Just screw them on until they start to firm up, slide the cover down to the desired position to cover the stem, and screw them up firmly. You have the added bonus of a valve core removal tool on the end of the cover.
Allan from down under.
Re: Tube Stem covers????
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:06 pm
by Dan Hatch
Thanks Allen
Re: Tube Stem covers????
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:32 pm
by Steve Jelf
Re: Tube Stem covers????
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 10:14 am
by Jugster
Some folks are purists and my hat is off to them. It takes a lot of work and dedication to maintain a car in perfectly stock condition—and keep it operating. My '15 Touring is a "driver" and it's all I can do to keep the thing running. I've been using the same rubber-stem inner-tubes for about a dozen years and when something works well, I'm awfully reluctant to rock the boat. So I hide the rubber stems with the brass covers that Lang's sells.
Re: Tube Stem covers????
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:18 am
by Steve Jelf
I'm not an ace Model T mechanic who can diagnose and fix all problems. But this one is simple. It ain't rocket surgery. I found it wonderfully easy to find old metal stems and buy them cheap at swap meets. Saving money by buying tubes with rubber stems and installing old metal stems is so simple that even I can do it. If you find this intimidating because you have never done it, you may be pleasantly surprised when you try it.