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RE: water drain tap

To: "'Frmjr45@aol.com'" <Frmjr45@aol.com>
Subject: RE: water drain tap
From: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 07:22:49 -0400
Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Reply-to: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Russ -

Don't take it personally, >>>you<<< aren't the object of derision.  The 
objects of derision are the cheap knock-off parts we >>>all<<< get stuck 
with sometimes.  Sometimes commiseration is all the list can come up with 
(at least at first).

Here's a suggestion:  You've already reinstalled the original (seeping) 
drain tap.  This means that the new (useless) drain tap is available for 
parts matching and comparison.  Go to a local auto parts store, find a 
friendly counter person, and see if you can get a workable match (in terms 
of thread and sealing).  If that fails, try a plumbing supply place.  Worst 
case, you'll be able to match up to a bolt that will suffice until a really 
good solution is found.

Take a deep breath, and hang in there.

Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net

On Monday, June 22, 1998 8:39 PM, Frmjr45@aol.com [SMTP:Frmjr45@aol.com] 
wrote:
> In a message dated 98-06-22 19:02:05 EDT, spritenut@exit109.com writes:
>
> <<
>  No chinese junk on my BRITISH car!!!
>
>  Frank
>  Been there..Done that..and made up Tee shirts that say the above.
>  --
>  Frank Clarici                      >>
>  yeah, yeah, but I asked for assistance on this problem. Where do I get a
> proper water drain tap, or does anyone use some kind of bolt for the 
block
> drain instead? I would like some help rather than someone making light of 
my
> predicament. Everyone on this list seems to get help, why have I become a
> target of derision?  I have had my Midget since 1963, and have never 
failed to
> help someone in need of advice over the years.  What gives?  I just asked 
what
> I thought was a simple question. I'm sure someone on this list has had a 
block
> drain tap problem at one time or another. Thanks to anyone who can help 
me.
>
> Russ Mullaly
> 1962 Midget

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