Reynolds Wrap, I like that. My brother-in-law used a penny and a hose clamp for quite a while.
On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 10:18 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>wrote: > At 08:02 AM 4/21/2010, Greg Potts wrote: > >> Can anyone identify the thread on this, and a potential source for a >> replacement? >> > > I *think* it's M14x1. Don't tighten the new one too much or you may > jack the end off it. If you're in the mood for a cheap alternative, > a thickish pad of "heavy duty" Reynolds Wrap (aluminum foil) formed > up tight around the nipple and secured with a hose clamp will last a > long time and never have trouble with the threads getting bound up. > > YOurs, > David > |
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