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02-15-2014, 02:56 PM

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need help with oil drain fitting

Im getting ready to tap my oil pan with a -10 x 3/8" NPT Screw-In Fitting. Can anyone help me with what size bit I need. Thanks

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02-15-2014, 03:40 PM

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Here ya go

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02-15-2014, 04:05 PM

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Thanks man

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02-16-2014, 03:53 AM

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I would step up to a 1/2 npt fitting if you can

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02-16-2014, 01:51 PM

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I would step up to a 1/2 npt fitting if you can

You dont think 3/8 is big enough? Its only a drain.

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02-17-2014, 05:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rossi89

You dont think 3/8 is big enough? Its only a drain.

Get rid of it as fast and easy as you can. Not much sense in going -10 if you neck it down.

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02-17-2014, 10:50 AM

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I use 1/2 npt tap with 45/64 drill bit

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