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Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm
Anyone know what type tread the engine block for a 1200cc 1965 E1 engine is ?
metric Sae NPT ???
I put a mechanical heat gauge (autometer auto gauge) in my truck and the inverted flare fitting (supplied with the gauge) didn't want to thread in very well. I had a heck of a time getting it threaded in. I believe the fitting is npt thread. I finally got it to start but I could tell the thread on the fitting was stripping a little however I was able get it in and sealed. (The gauge works fine with no leaks) however, I'm having the same problem starting the oil line fitting into the block and I don't want to press my luck like I did with the temperature gauge fitting.
The gauges that I have seen all come with the same fittings, like all engines are suppose to be a standard type thread. There are no warnings, or instructions otherwise that come with the gauges, explaining any differences for different makes of cars or trucks.
I was just wondering what others have done .
Joe