Oh yes, the cure to this is to either fill in the pipe threaded hole
with heliarc, and re-tap to sender specs, of buy a Thread Sert type
insert to fit larger threaded hole, so final hole is proper. These kits
are available, been used, and include all the drilling/tapping tools and
insertion tool.
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
Steve Laifman wrote:
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> One major problem is the F4B, in that the model produced for the LAT
> option is NOT identical to the US model in small, but important
> details. The water sensor hole on the US model is pipe threaded (per
> normal US practice) but the Tiger LAT version is straight threaded to
> match the British sending unit (about 5/8-16, I believe. Check sender).
> Steve
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> Steve Laifman
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