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    Electrical System Info

    Hi, I am building a custom (modern) wiring harness with many fuses, alternator, etc. I am trying to calculate the loads on each circuit, but to do so I need to know things like how many watts or amps for each lamp and all of the other components. Does anyone have an on-line source for this...
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    Brake Pipes?

    The stock material is an alloy-coated steel. This may not last forever, but should be good for decades even in locations where they salt the roads. The stock pipes have the advantage of being available off the shelf, pre-bent, with all proper fittings, hangers, etc. That is the way I have...
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    Brake Pipes?

    Stainless steel (SS) brake pipes would have the advantage of being corrossion resistant, except that local pitting is possible. Also, SS is very hard, which translates to sort of brittle, which may be a disadvantage when it is former to fit the truck, and may be an issue after years of...
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    Brake Pipes?

    Hi, Any recommendations on brake pipe material (copper vs stainless steel), sources for pipe kits or the raw materials, etc? I am located in the US, but would consider buying from the UK despite the shipping costs if the kit was better than stock. Cheers!