I'm no plumber, but given that the tubes are .500" I think I'd look for
a copper 1/2" elbow (Home Depot has them) and solder it on instead of
using the cast iron threaded elbow
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Devin Timmons
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 11:31 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Pipe taps?
I have run across a problem on one of my old-car projects, and with all
the members out there, I figured somebody might know the answer. I'm
plumbing in a heater I bought from Mr 40's and it's a very simple unit,
with just 2 wires and 2 tubes for coolant to run through. The way it
sits in my car I have to come off of it with a quick 90 degree turn, and
was thinking of using pipe fittings, and cutting the threads into the
tubes. The tubes are exactly .500". Knowing that pipe threads are both
tapered, and larger than normal threads, can anybody suggest the proper
method and size to use?
Thanks,
Devin 57 3100
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