Harold,
I'm pretty sure that it's a straight thread. But don't have one loose
to confirm. If it was tapered, there'd be no need for the sealing
washer. Probably a British Standard Parallel Pipe thread. Not much help.
Cheers,
Bob Haskell
Austin Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 registrar
On 5/28/22 9:50 PM, Harold Manifold wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I would like some clarification about the â??Union - oil gauge pipeâ??
> before I over tighten and break something. Number 56 in the picture
> below. The threads going into the block are definitely tapered,
> however, the Union gets tight before sealing against the washer (No.
> 57). I donâ??t want to over tighten and damage the threads as I suspect
> the threads are not a standard size. I was thinking of using two
> copper washers and thread sealant.
>
> Any other suggestions?
>
> Harold
>
>
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