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Date:         Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:59:48 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: looking for a source for metric hardware
In-Reply-To:  <20040602210853.49331.qmail@web11307.mail.yahoo.com>
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On Wed, 2 Jun 2004, Jake Beaulieu wrote:


> I did the standard google search and got a bunch of places that carry
> metric pipe fittings.  After calling and e-mailing a handfull of them it
> appears that metric fittings below 12mm are tough to come by.  Our vans
> need 10mmx1.0 pitch.  I also stopped by the hydraulic hose shop in town
> and got the same story.


1/8 NPT threads will work, in a pinch.  In fact, the hose VDO used to sell
for this application *has* 1/8 NPT threads.  But be careful, the tapered
thread acts like a wedge and you can crack the case if you really crank
down on the fitting.




David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
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