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bloodysalmon
Spain
1482 Posts |
 Posted - 26/01/2018 : 13:17:12
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Anyone got or know what piece of brass I can use to bung this hole in with please? I can't see me linking up a temp gauge on my D-salonette as there's nowhere to put it! So looking for a tidy solution ... don't know the threads either.
Chris Blood D0407 & F0753 |
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greg
United Kingdom
829 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2018 : 18:26:32
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You need one of these Chris it’s from a bulb and nut from a temperature gauge I repaired this week. This will seal the hole. You can have it I’ll bring it to stoneliegh.
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bloodysalmon
Spain
1482 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2018 : 18:29:04
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Hi Greg, spot on matey thank you. See you there. I've got something for you too.
Chris Blood D0407 & F0753 |
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Bob Grunau
Canada
285 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2018 : 19:01:35
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MG TC and early TD had a nice neat flat faced plug that fitted into this hole in the radiator and replaces the double ended boss shown which accepts a temperature gauge probe.Plug should be available from a T Type supplier.
Bob, Canaqda |
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AFM781
United Kingdom
190 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2018 : 19:54:40
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| These items are usually BSP threads, why not try your local plumbers merchant. |
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bloodysalmon
Spain
1482 Posts |
Posted - 27/01/2018 : 13:51:06
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Good idea David ... anyone know what the size and thread would be?
Cheers Bob for size
Chris Blood D0407 & F0753 |
Edited by - bloodysalmon on 27/01/2018 14:08:39 |
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Bob Grunau
Canada
285 Posts |
Posted - 27/01/2018 : 13:56:49
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Agreed, the fitting is 3/8" British Standard Pipe, BSP-3/8"x 19 tpi,OD of thread 0.656". Blank plug should be available in UK.
Do not use American National Pipe Thread, NPT, as 3/8" size has only 18 tpi.
Bob, Canada
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AFM781
United Kingdom
190 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 13:33:01
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If the existing threaded union is rusted well into the rad. top tank and you do not wish to risk attempting its removal it is a cap rather than a plug that you will need from a plumbers merchant.
David. |
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Mike Strong
United Kingdom
223 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2018 : 17:38:30
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| I filled mine with a 3/8" BSP plug from a plumbers merchant directly into the radiator. |
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Foz
United Kingdom
763 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2018 : 21:44:35
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Dodgers way is to screw on a 3/8BSP nut from a pipe union with a ball bearing of the appropriate size.... may need a little sealant if the union is corroded.
FOZ |
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coracle
United Kingdom
1897 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2018 : 00:31:41
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| I have achieved a similar result using an o ring and a coin of appropriate size. |
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Mikeenty
United Kingdom
197 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2018 : 08:24:15
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FOZ,
A ball bearing is a beautiful solution. Simple and elagant!
Mike. |
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AFM781
United Kingdom
190 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2018 : 10:34:06
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| All ideas look good - definition of a good fitter "a man who can bodge successfully" ! |
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coracle
United Kingdom
1897 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2018 : 12:05:21
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quote:
Originally posted by Mikeenty
FOZ,
A ball bearing is a beautiful solution. Simple and elagant!
Mike.
I agree but everybody has a box of coins from around the world and they tend not to corrode. (they are not always inflation proof though!) |
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