Hi,
I'm trying to fit a Soviet impact fuze V-429 / B-429 into a Soviet 100mm HE shell (as used with the 100mm x 695mm cartridge I believe for the T54/55) - the original fuze is missing, the thread in the shell is somewhat corroded and has had a few knocks so I need to buy or have made a suitable tap to clean the thread up.
The thread appears to be M36 x 2.5mm, although the thread on the fuze is somewhat 'flatted' and measures 36.4mm OD, i.e. its not a sharp W (apologies for the vague description).
Did the Soviets standardize their large calibre artillery/tank shell threads, and if they did does anyone know if it is as described above, or something very similar?
Many thanks,
Chris
I'm trying to fit a Soviet impact fuze V-429 / B-429 into a Soviet 100mm HE shell (as used with the 100mm x 695mm cartridge I believe for the T54/55) - the original fuze is missing, the thread in the shell is somewhat corroded and has had a few knocks so I need to buy or have made a suitable tap to clean the thread up.
The thread appears to be M36 x 2.5mm, although the thread on the fuze is somewhat 'flatted' and measures 36.4mm OD, i.e. its not a sharp W (apologies for the vague description).
Did the Soviets standardize their large calibre artillery/tank shell threads, and if they did does anyone know if it is as described above, or something very similar?
Many thanks,
Chris