Torque tube...what's this?
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Daisy Mae
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Torque tube...what's this?
I don't recognize nor can fully make out the stamping on the torque tube flange..... anyone?
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JTT3
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Re: Torque tube...what's this?
Patented? Maybe?
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Re: Torque tube...what's this?
I'll second "PATENTED"...
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Re: Torque tube...what's this?
Whatever it is; the tube has been brazed, either to seal a leak or join two pieces from different tubes.
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Re: Torque tube...what's this?
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Re: Torque tube...what's this?
Since there dont appear to be rivets, which would have been brazed also, must been brazed only. I wouldnt assume it was repaired.
I have seen these early DS tubes cracked @ this joint.
I have seen these early DS tubes cracked @ this joint.
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Re: Torque tube...what's this?
Looks very authentic to me.
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Re: Torque tube...what's this?
It's an early 2 piece tube
Interesting as to why it would have been stamped Patented.
Thanks...it's obvious now.... Doh!
Interesting as to why it would have been stamped Patented.
Thanks...it's obvious now.... Doh!
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Re: Torque tube...what's this?
The stamping goes over the brazing. My 'guess' here is someone with humour did the fix and said 'I will patent that repair 
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