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1. [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: "Samouce's" <wsamouce@kc.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 17:31:49 -0500; Hello again, So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. I run down to the auto parts store and get some that f; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00043.html (8,283 bytes)
2. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: "Smit, Theo" <Theo.Smit@dynastream.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 18:07:50 -0500; Hi Duke, You might have to get a pair of NPT taps, 3/8 and 1/2"... then re-thread the manifold and your adapter until you get the depth of engagement that you want. Otherwise you'll end you way overt; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00044.html (10,351 bytes)
3. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: "Samouce's" <wsamouce@kc.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 18:10:53 -0500; Thanks Theo, I can easily see destroying my manifold doing that myself. I would take it to a machine shop for that. It would be so much easier just to have a proper fitting adapters. Duke Hi Duke, Yo; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00045.html (10,787 bytes)
4. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: CoolVT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 20:04:16 -0400 (EDT); Those should be common plumbing bushings. HD or Lowes or any plumbing supply place will have them. Bring yours for comparison. Even better, ask if any of them have a "flush bushing" in the size that; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00047.html (9,340 bytes)
5. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: "Smit, Theo" <Theo.Smit@dynastream.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 20:12:42 -0500; How deep the bushing goes will still depend on how tight the thread in the manifold was made. If it was done conservatively then the bushing won't go in very far. Duke, buy the taps, as well as a cou; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00048.html (11,978 bytes)
6. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: "Samouce's" <wsamouce@kc.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 20:20:25 -0500; Thanks Theo and all others with similar recommendations, I'll check with my machine shop guy and see if he want silly money to do it. If so, I will buy the taps and do it myself. On a better note - J; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00049.html (8,884 bytes)
7. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: Jeffery Randall <jefferyrandall@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:40:47 -0400; if your going to the plumbing supply store see if they have an L shaped what is called a "street fitting" in the sizes youneed. Just a thought Jeff _______________________________________________ Tig; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00050.html (9,586 bytes)
8. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: "Jerry & Maureen $Mo$" <JCMC2006@suddenlink.net>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 23:03:58 -0500; Pipe fittings aren't designed to sit flush when installed. Now if you wanted it to set down more flush you have to use the proper pipe tap to make the hole a little bigger so the fitting screws down; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00051.html (11,003 bytes)
9. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: Tony Somebody <achd73@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:20:37 -0700 (PDT); The right tap will fix your problem. You might also use a metal sealant to insure it never leaks but it will also never be removable. You could try liquid silicone pipe sealer or regular pipe dope, t; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00052.html (12,114 bytes)
10. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: Tony Somebody <achd73@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:38:33 -0700 (PDT); I can easily see destroying my manifold doing that Duke if you are going to take it to a machine shop, ask the price to tig weld the orginal hole and tap it to fit the heater hose fitting. That would; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00053.html (8,037 bytes)
11. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: CoolVT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:04:16 -0400 (EDT); Pictures NPT bushings...first selection.... normal shouldered bushings, scan down to 2nd selection "face" or "flush" bushings. _http://www.fastfittings.com/brass-bushing_ (http://www.fastfittings.com; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00054.html (11,867 bytes)
12. Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. (score: 1): Author: "Will Seay" <wseay@embarqmail.com>; Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:48:59 -0400; The solution for the temp sending unit is to use a thread insert made by E-Z Lok. You can find them at www.ezlok.com. Their part# 329-10F, is 7/8-9 on the outside and 5/8-18 on the inside. I am usin; /html/tigers/2011-04/msg00055.html (9,574 bytes)

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