Know-it-alls come! TB mod question..
04-16-04, 01:32 AM
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Know-it-alls come! TB mod question..
How are you supposed to fill the holes that the throttle plate rod was? It says on the fc3spro site to use an NPT plug to plug the hole and to make the threads with an NPT tap.. 1/8". But 1/8" is way too small..and I went to home depot and nobody knew wtf an NPT plug was, or an NPT tap..
Any help?
Any help?
04-16-04, 06:55 AM
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I tapped the bushings ( I dont recall the size right now), And installed 2 bolts with some Loctite Sleeve Lock on the threads and ground the ends of the bolts off
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I read a story of someone who took apart a blown engine, to find bits of chewed up JB Weld. So I took mine to a shop and had them weld the holes shut.
If I'm not mistaken, I think NPT is "national plumber trade," or something like that. It's just another set of measurements, like SAE or metric, but for pipe fittings. I think.
If I'm not mistaken, I think NPT is "national plumber trade," or something like that. It's just another set of measurements, like SAE or metric, but for pipe fittings. I think.
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I used one of those 10mm bolts where the head has its own little flange. It keeps the bolt from going all the way through, and I JB Welded it from the outside only, so nothing will go into the intake.
04-16-04, 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by Gatlin
If I'm not mistaken, I think NPT is "national plumber trade," or something like that. It's just another set of measurements, like SAE or metric, but for pipe fittings. I think.
If I'm not mistaken, I think NPT is "national plumber trade," or something like that. It's just another set of measurements, like SAE or metric, but for pipe fittings. I think.
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Pipe is dimensioned by the inside diameter so a 1/8" NPT plug will fill the bearing hole.
I used some brass 3/8" set screws I had laying around & sealed the thread gaps with RTV.
I used some brass 3/8" set screws I had laying around & sealed the thread gaps with RTV.
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the npt tape is that teflon tape that plumbers use to wrap around like metal pipes to seal them, go back to home depot and ask them for some teflon tape and you will get the right stuff
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Re: Know-it-alls come! TB mod question..
Originally posted by DEZERTE
How are you supposed to fill the holes that the throttle plate rod was? It says on the fc3spro site to use an NPT plug to plug the hole and to make the threads with an NPT tap.. 1/8". But 1/8" is way too small..and I went to home depot and nobody knew wtf an NPT plug was, or an NPT tap..
Any help?
How are you supposed to fill the holes that the throttle plate rod was? It says on the fc3spro site to use an NPT plug to plug the hole and to make the threads with an NPT tap.. 1/8". But 1/8" is way too small..and I went to home depot and nobody knew wtf an NPT plug was, or an NPT tap..
Any help?
04-16-04, 03:01 PM
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I personally don't feel comfortable putting JB-Weld (or other epoxy) anywhere it can get sucked into the engine should it come lose. Just take the extra 5 minutes to tap and either install a plug, or just a bolt. It will look worlds better, and there's no chance of it getting sucked into the engine.
04-17-04, 05:20 AM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
I personally don't feel comfortable putting JB-Weld (or other epoxy) anywhere it can get sucked into the engine should it come lose. Just take the extra 5 minutes to tap and either install a plug, or just a bolt. It will look worlds better, and there's no chance of it getting sucked into the engine.
I personally don't feel comfortable putting JB-Weld (or other epoxy) anywhere it can get sucked into the engine should it come lose. Just take the extra 5 minutes to tap and either install a plug, or just a bolt. It will look worlds better, and there's no chance of it getting sucked into the engine.
I don't think it was going to budget.
Unlike NA 6-ports, these are not doused with fuel, and temps are not as high.
This is going to cause people to gasp, but I use plain copper RTV on my TB, and they are still there. I've boosted up to 18psi, and they are still intact.
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