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TR2/3/3A Steering Box Ferrule

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GerryL

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The ferrule used to seal the end plate has a split on the side to allow the ferrule to compress. Was this done by the factory , or was this done by previous owner to make a standard ferrule work?
 
Factory.
I still use Teflon tape to add to the sealing capacity of the100+ year old technology!
Thom
 
My recollection is that the split was original. The ferrule goes on only in one direction ... I have a closeup picture of mine but now I don't recall if it is right or wrong way around as someone pointed out my error while I was doing this job. Happy to post pic if it will help. Cheers, Mike
 
mgedit said:
My recollection is that the split was original. The ferrule goes on only in one direction ... I have a closeup picture of mine but now I don't recall if it is right or wrong way around as someone pointed out my error while I was doing this job. Happy to post pic if it will help. Cheers, Mike
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My replacement ferrule,I think from TRF ,maybe from Macys with the stator tube,was not split.I have never seen a split ferrule.The sealing is by compression around the tube.
My guesss would be it was split to remove the stator tube. I have worked on lots of various type tube fittings but only worked on this one TR3 box so I could be wrong.
Tom
 
I do think the originals were in fact split ... but can't find a definite answer online. Gerry sent you a couple of links by PM. Cheers, Mike
 
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