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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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on the back of the cylinder head where the banjo bolt goes, what size thread chaser do i need to clean up the threads. thanks
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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1/4 npt
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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No, the threads are not tapered. That's the T in NPT.

Actually 1/4-18 NPSF. It is a special straight pipe thread.
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SHBOX i really dont know what i would do without you, if you have a chance and i know im pushing it with you, but can you check my thread on Camaroz28 under the LT1 section and see if you have a solution to my problem. thank you sir
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