Name That Brass Fitting

[Glenn F.]

I’ve had this “fitting” (for lack of better words) in my center desk drawer for years. It is approximately 1.75” long and 5/16” bore. Someone scratched it before me. I am unable to make out/make sense of the letters/digits stamped in it. Any idea what it is? I have thrown it away several times in the past only to dig it out again and put it back in my drawer.

Thank you,
Glenn F.

 

[joeysmith]

Gasket punch?

 

[Gary Reif]

Reminds me of a valve guide. Is that raised ring on it integral or is it removeable? Valve guides use a metal ring like that as a depth stop.

 

[Glenn F.]

Reminds me of a valve guide. Is that raised ring on it integral or is it removeable? Valve guides use a metal ring like that as a depth stop.

The raised ring is fixed. Valve guide is a possibility. I have never seen one that was not installed. This fitting is pretty stout.

 

[Dave BN]

Is it a Cleco fastener? Show us a full length picture please.
Dave

 

[drsportster]

I don't think a valve guide would have numbers stamped on the outside.

 

[Eman85]

I don't think a valve guide would have numbers stamped on the outside.

Be hard to read if they were on the inside

 

[HFP]

I can't make the numbers out good enough to match it up online, but I'm jumping on the valve guide band wagon. Possibly motorcycle or small engine?

 

[Brian G. NY]

I can't make the numbers out good enough to match it up online, but I'm jumping on the valve guide band wagon. Possibly motorcycle or small engine?

I agree.....googled up "brass valve guide" and found a whole bunch that looked similar to the one in the pictures.

 

[Dean]

I don't think a valve guide would have numbers stamped on the outside.

I've never seen a valve guide looking anything like the item in the OP's photo.

 

[Glenn F.]

Is it a Cleco fastener? Show us a full length picture please.
Dave

Is it a Cleco fastener? Show us a full length picture please.
Dave

Good suggestion on possible Cleco fastener but this “fitting” is much heavier duty than a Cleco shell.

Thank you, all, for your responses. Perfect discussion for a cabin fever day.


Glenn F.

 

[Glenn F.]

I agree.....googled up "brass valve guide" and found a whole bunch that looked similar to the one in the pictures.

I agree. No idea where I got it from.

Glenn

 

[Dave BN]

Those are Cleco fasteners. They are temporary pop rivets and can be removed with a special tool called a Cleco Pliers.
Dave

 

[Glenn F.]

Those are Cleco fasteners. They are temporary pop rivets and can be removed with a special tool called a Cleco Pliers.
Dave

Those are Cleco fasteners. They are temporary pop rivets and can be removed with a special tool called a Cleco Pliers.
Dave

Yes, last photo is of Cleco fasteners. I think my fitting is far heavier than Cleco shells.

Thanks,
Glenn

 

[Mule Meat]

Similar to valve guides used in motorcycles like a Norton and some VW engines.

And yes some valve guides do have references numbers on them.

 

[560Dennis]

Harley Davidson part

 

[Ray,IN]

Be hard to read if they were on the inside

Putting them on the inside would be a chore too.