Presto tank

[Guest garydc]

I have a fairly nice presto tank I want to use to help finish a restoration.

I don't intend to put anything in it so it is just for visual effect.

I cant identify the thread of the fitting on the valve. Is there something special about gas

cylinder fittings? I assume there is for safety reasons. Also I need to know what the fitting looked like between the valve and hose.

Thanks

Gary

[Layden B]

Pardon the shaky hand, trust these will show what you need. Mine is broken off but #9 in the parts book shows the tube complete. Yes the threads are peculiar, the idea as you stated is to have a system of piping completely separate for safety.

[Guest Albert]

undo the nut from the tank, the fitting on the tank is a standard act. fitting and you could drill out the piece of copper thats in the center, and silver solder a new line in it place.. maybe take it to a welding supply shop and they ould help you with fittings, the max tank pressure is 300psi, so i would think there should be a regulator after that part..

[Guest garydc]

.Thanks to both of you. Layden, the pictures are very helpful and Albert, you have a good suggestion. My tank has a good valve and now I think I know what I need to finish.