Andy1

My existing brass temp adapter is weepeing coolant. Can't tighten it anymore, as I'm afraid to break it. I broke one before even after being warned about how fragile they are, so I want something stronger than the EQUUS brand. I believe someone makes one out of steel. Anyone know who makes/sells it?

Thanks,
Andy1

Rocketrod

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Try Street & Performance http://www.hotrodlane.cc/2010%20PDF%...g2010main.html

Andy1

The one from S&P doesn't specify the material it's made from.....better be a real good quality piece for that price ($18.49).

Andy

Rocketrod

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I hear ya....S&P's stuff isn't cheap.

kmattinson67

Could always try McMastercarr.com, they have just about everything

BMF_Racing

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x 2

http://www.mcmaster.com/#iron-and-st...apters/=gchrkx


Good luck.

Andy1

It never occured to me to check McMaster-Carr. I see they do list one in steel, though for a M12 x 1.5 it only lists a 1/4NPT so I'd have to reduce it. I'm more concerned with the thru hole diameter being adequate to accept the water temp sensor protrusion (though I can drill out the ID). Price is $13.53, plus the cost of a reducer.....but I'm not complaining.

My brass adapter uses a crush washer. After some surfing, I see some brass adapters use an O ring seal, so perhaps it doesn't need to be tightened as musch as the crush washer version. Anyone use the O ring version?

Andy1

Andy1

flame

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I just used a 1/4 - 1/8 adaptor and ran the metric die over it. Have to make sure you don't go down too far with the die so buy 2 should be less than $3. Been in use for 3 years now and no leaks.

TomM

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Also use thread sealant, doesn't hurt a thing....

T,

Pop N Wood

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They have a CAD drawing for that part on line.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cadinlnord/4936k154/=gcj3oe

If it is drawn to scale then it looks like the pass through hole is 5/16 inch.