jimmy57 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I think I have an invention I need to develop: replacement brass nipples with self tapping threads for stupid plastic shit made these days. 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and other sizes with small hollow threads. radiator MAP sensor plastic intake tank leakage pumps tank sending unit probably a bunch of other things The sheet metal screw threads would be no bigger, and in some cases, smaller than the nipple OD. Just yesterday I broke a MAP/Boost sensor nipple on a 7.3 because I decided the hardened rubber hose should be replaced. In spite of cutting through hose with utility knife to avoid just such a problem. The repairs on truck were for A/C.... No good deed goes unpunished.......... I think I may go do a mock-up. Take a brass wood screw, the ones with threads for 1/2 inch and then 3/4 or so of plain shank, and cut the head off and then drill through the length of screw. I can fix the old one and have it as a spare if this happens again (when it happens again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmlew Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Dorman makes one for radiators? 10691 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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