Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.4.5) with ESMTP id 770292 for rob@logan.com; Fri, 27 Apr 2001 06:11:36 -0400 Received: from imo-m01.mx.aol.com ([64.12.136.4]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71175U5500L550S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Fri, 27 Apr 2001 03:32:25 -0400 Received: from GBFitz@aol.com by imo-m01.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v30.10.) id k.13.14e523c5 (6964) for ; Fri, 27 Apr 2001 03:38:45 -0400 (EDT) From: GBFitz@aol.com Message-ID: <13.14e523c5.281a7c05@aol.com> Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 03:38:45 EDT Subject: A question about NPT fittings To: lancair.list@olsusa.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I've noticed that these fittings with NPT threads are only able to be inserted about half (usually less) of thread depth before significant resistance is encountered. This will cause problems with things like the installation of the sump drain valve. Is this fit normal? Do you just tap these things to get the additional thread depth? Gary >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>