Japanese Type 97 Turn and Bank indicator need front knob dimensions

Ad: This forum contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and eBay. More information in Terms and rules

Bobakman

Recruit
4
6
Feb 23, 2026
I recently acquired a Japanese WW2 era type 97 turn and bank indicator. This variant has the adjustable valve for controlling either the vacuum or air pressure to the instrument. Unfortunatly my instrument is missing the knob and the vent port cap. I am planning on 3D printing a replacement knob for display purposes and am asking here if any members have this same type instrument and can provide exact dimensions of the knob.
The instrument is currently on its way to me so I have not yet recieved it.
The photos are from the listing that I purchased it from and the photo of the knob was from a different source.
Any and all help will be much appreciated.
Regards, Bob
 

Attachments

  • Knob Closeup 1.png
    Knob Closeup 1.png
    46.8 KB · Views: 25
  • sl16002.jpg.png
    sl16002.jpg.png
    743.2 KB · Views: 26
  • sl16004.jpg.png
    sl16004.jpg.png
    707.5 KB · Views: 31
  • sl16005.jpg.png
    sl16005.jpg.png
    611.1 KB · Views: 29
  • sl16006.jpg.png
    sl16006.jpg.png
    604.7 KB · Views: 25
  • sl16001b.png
    sl16001b.png
    502.9 KB · Views: 29
  • S1600.png
    S1600.png
    882 KB · Views: 27
Well despite not having the dimensions plan "B" has worked. My Son was able to figure things out and we 3D printed the missig parts. Just need to sand the knob a bit to smooth out the lines that appear and paint them to match the gauges current look and it will be ready for display.
Bob
 

Attachments

  • IMG_5105.jpg
    IMG_5105.jpg
    417.6 KB · Views: 22
  • IMG_5104.jpg
    IMG_5104.jpg
    735.2 KB · Views: 20

Users who are viewing this thread

Back