The new gun drilled gear are great but I'm really struggling to get the one AN fitting to seal. A right angle elbow AN fitting screws into the base of the gear leg. It turns about 4 and a bit turns before bottoming out. I have to back the "bit of a turn" off so it is clocked correctly.
I've tried Permatex thread sealant, Permatex #2 and Loctite 567 and a new fitting but it always leaks ;-( No problems on the other leg.
I'm using a std 6in wrench to tighten the AN fitting - I could use something with more leverage but I really don't want to shear the AN fitting off.
I understand the principal of an NPT thread but wondering how I solve this issue. Tap out the thread a little so I can get the AN fitting to go in further ? Use a steel AN fitting - as the gear leg is steel.
Help please
Robert
I've tried Permatex thread sealant, Permatex #2 and Loctite 567 and a new fitting but it always leaks ;-( No problems on the other leg.
I'm using a std 6in wrench to tighten the AN fitting - I could use something with more leverage but I really don't want to shear the AN fitting off.
I understand the principal of an NPT thread but wondering how I solve this issue. Tap out the thread a little so I can get the AN fitting to go in further ? Use a steel AN fitting - as the gear leg is steel.
Help please
Robert