Odd valve stems

Charlie Chops 1940 · October 22, 2010, 04:54:14 PM

I've got a couple of early 50's Mopar 15x5-1/2" steel wheels, welded construction with safety beads. I assume they can be used tubeless but the valve stem hole is oblong - 5/8" x 3/4". There is evidence on the inside of a rectangular shaped rubber seal surface having been part of a stem device.

Anyone ever see one and/or know if such an item is out there still?

Thanks,

Charlie

wayne petty · October 22, 2010, 05:10:27 PM

look at this DILL catalog page...

third image down on the left side..

http://www.dillaircontrols.com/files/Clamp-In%20Valves.pdf

VS-902VL - 0.625X0.875"Valve Hole

i have a store here in los angeles that has them in stock.. if that will work... they cost me about 3 bucks each... and they sell them individually..

Charlie Chops 1940 · October 22, 2010, 06:57:09 PM

Wayne,

Thanks for the offer and the site for Dill. I missed your time frame. I'll see if I can find them here by p/n.

Charlie

kb426 · October 22, 2010, 07:37:08 PM

I know that I have seen those as a kid. What a memory refresher!

enjenjo · October 22, 2010, 07:58:06 PM

Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Wayne,

Thanks for the offer and the site for Dill. I missed your time frame. I'll see if I can find them here by p/n.

Charlie

If you can't find them up there, Miller Tire deals in antique stuff, and Shrader Tire has everything. Both are 15 miles or so away.

Charlie Chops 1940 · October 22, 2010, 08:15:05 PM

One of the tire shops I use for dismounts and balancing is a big time truck tire service store...I'll drop by there first.

Thanks Wayne and Frank both. I guess I lead a sheltered life and never saw those before.

Charlie

wayne petty · October 23, 2010, 12:29:24 AM

VS902VL Oval Base Clamp-in TR brand 416VL

Metal Clamp-In Valve
For Oval Valve Hole
730-005-02 VS902VLB
Has a special 5/8" x 7/8" oval grommet to fit 16 x 6 KS and 16
x 6 1/2" LS Rims used extensively on dual wheel applications.
Equipped with 100 HA Hi-temp core and 655 metal valve cap.
10 caps per package.
730-020-09 416-2
Replacement grommet for 902VL.

you probably have it covered.. i just ran across this extra info...

Charlie Chops 1940 · October 23, 2010, 10:42:57 AM

I bought some at the local tire store this morning. They had them as a Volvo truck part. Guess they will be "numbers matching" for my Volvo car.

Charlie

wayne petty · October 23, 2010, 12:39:53 PM

post some pictures.... when you go to install them...

i love to see a square peg in a oval hole...