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Originally Posted by garyd1961
Isn't that pipe threads? You don't want to tighten it to tight or you will crack the intake. I would start with another fitting preferably brass and if you can get 3 of 4 threads it should be good. Maybe a little pipe sealer would help also.
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Yep its NPT, I ordered a 3/8 NPT male to 3/8 NPT female brass fitting to attach to the manifold this time and I have die for the 3/8 NPT vacuum 3 port part I have to clean out the threads and reuse it. I hope. Definitely teflon tape will be used.
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Originally Posted by geezer#99
Don’t mean to be unkind!
I’ve known people who reused gaskets and had no problems they were aware of but I never trusted using used gaskets.
Easier to do it right Now than later once you’ve got the whole top end bolted togethor.
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No i meant asking if I felt lucky was putting it kindly. Im having a bout of the blunders lately. I appreciate the advice Geezer as always.