How bad am I screwed?
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Please double check. I could be wrong but the tank fittings are not 3/4" they are 18mm x 1.50.
Consider avoiding helicoil since you could introduce leaks.
Spark plug thread chaser with some lube is rather inexpensive and my resolve your problem..At least it did for another forum member.
Consider avoiding helicoil since you could introduce leaks.
Spark plug thread chaser with some lube is rather inexpensive and my resolve your problem..At least it did for another forum member.
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Ca.
I am going through this exact same f6king thing. The threads are indeed 18mm x 1.50...How "convieniant" NOT. Plus, the dang Goodrige fuel lines I bought are so darn short they dont want to line up right and cause this problem. I am going to try chasing the threads. What a cluster f66k.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Flushing
I am going through this exact same f6king thing. The threads are indeed 18mm x 1.50...How "convieniant" NOT. Plus, the dang Goodrige fuel lines I bought are so darn short they dont want to line up right and cause this problem. I am going to try chasing the threads. What a cluster f66k.
Supporter
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
I'd put some grease on the thread chaser to help trap any metal pieces coming off the damaged threads.
Can't believe I just responded to a two year old thread, must have been along day at work!
Can't believe I just responded to a two year old thread, must have been along day at work!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: The 9th Island
Purchase a Thread Restorer kit. Never use a tap for that job. A tap will just cut new threads, you don't want that.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Florida
Maybe you are trying to thread in 3/4x16 threaded lines into a metric 18mm threaded fitting on the tank? That would cross thread one of them every time.
***crap, I just responded also to a two year old thread*** Time to close it out.
***crap, I just responded also to a two year old thread*** Time to close it out.
Last edited by Twincruiser; Aug 17, 2015 at 08:14 PM.
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