T2 MSW Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Done a quick search does not seem to be any sugestions. Does anyone know where I can get a 1/8PT tap from for a water temp sensor and egt guage? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 merlin motor sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 not sure about the guage though never got one before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Cheap egay sets and usually the price of an individual Tap from most Parts suppliers http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40-PCE-METRIC-TAP-AND-DIE-SET-TAPS-DIES-M3-M12-PRO_W0QQitemZ230351943880QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item35a20bb8c8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 cool, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) Are you after 1/8 NPT ? If so im sure ive got one in my goodies box, i'll have a look today, give me a call later if you like as i'll know by lunchtime 07970 733159 Edited June 29, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED_ROCKET Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 should be able to buy on line from sttarret wont be cheap mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Are you after 1/8 NPT ? If so im sure ive got one in my goodies box, i'll have a look today, give me a call later if you like as i'll know by lunchtime 07970 733159 whats the difference between NTP and PT?? The documentation says the thread sizes are 1/8PT?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 whats the difference between NTP and PT?? The documentation says the thread sizes are 1/8PT?? As far as i know its the same and theyve just missed the N off Its a taper pipe thread hopefully, thats what i used to tap Ibrars EGT thread with, they should all be this thread no matter who makes them, i think ! Didnt get chance to look today as i was out all day, free tomorrow though so will go hunt it out, can you post a pic of the EGT probes thread ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 As far as i know its the same and theyve just missed the N off Its a taper pipe thread hopefully, thats what i used to tap Ibrars EGT thread with, they should all be this thread no matter who makes them, i think ! Didnt get chance to look today as i was out all day, free tomorrow though so will go hunt it out, can you post a pic of the EGT probes thread ? Cheers Dunk, ive ordered a cheapo one from fleebay so will see how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 You are also going to need a 8.4mm Drill, be careful how deep you go with a npt tap what with it being tapered... if you go too deep it will not seal off on the taper like it is designed to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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