Well I gave up, I cut the bottom off a heim joint that had the 5/8 -18 on it,
ground two flats and covered it with teflon tape and made a plug. It's not
pretty but it doesn't leak.
Thanks all,
Lester
On Oct 17, 2010, at 2:48 PM, Chris Manuel wrote:
> It can't be that exotic...the cheapo temp gauge I got at HF bolted in
easily
> on my 1275 without force and does not leak.
>
>
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Guterman
> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 11:16 AM
> To: Lester
> Cc: Spridget List; bugeye@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Radiator temp gauge port size?
>
> Lester,
>
> Have you tried a 3/8" flare fitting that has a 9/16 - 18 thread?
>
> steve
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