Having trouble putting in My NOS Kit

Jungle867 · 03-04-2002, 10:22 PM

I just got my kit today. wanted to start putting it together but it seems most of the threads on the fittings aren't very well matched, i had to turn extreamly hard to get the TEE fitting in the solinoid and it only went in about half way after that. Anyone else have this prob? I don't really feel like tapping all the fittings, any suggestions?

Jungle867 · 03-05-2002, 05:20 PM

come on, i know some of u have used the NOS kit before

gtsr515 · 03-05-2002, 10:51 PM

Well, are you using thread sealant?, don't use teflon tape, it can get in the lines and block them, use a "wet" sealant.

This should help them go together better.

And anyway, the first thing in the directions is to install the bottle brackets right?, don't get ahead of yourself.

Jungle867 · 03-06-2002, 08:48 AM

i am sure if the bottle brackets aen't installed till later it won't make a diffrence. I am usning teflon paste to seal the fittings.

fiveohpatrol · 03-06-2002, 11:13 AM

well if they are pipe threads (tapered) and i'm guessing they are, then they aren't made to screw all the way together like you may think.
The rule of thumb is it should get pretty tight within 2 and a half turns.

Jungle867 · 03-06-2002, 06:14 PM

thaks for th einfo, i didn't know about the 2.5 turns. Does anyone else folow that rule?

gtsr515 · 03-07-2002, 01:52 PM

I would say 2.5 turns is way to little, with paste sealant they should begin to tighten around 4-5 turns, completely tight is going to be your call. When tighten these type of fittings I always choked up on the wrench, this reduces torque applied and increases sensitivity felt in your hand. Good luck, you'll love that first hit of spray, It literally is a GAS!

The reason I mentioned doing the brackets first, is I believe in following instructions exactly.

fiveohpatrol · 03-07-2002, 04:32 PM

ok since i haven't messed with pipe threads in a little while, i kinda got myself and possibly you confused

When I was in my senior year of highschool (2000) I was accepted in a training program job at Eli Lilly and Co as a machinist.

When I was turning pipe threads on the lathe I was tought to get it close enough to where the fitting would go on 2.5 turns BY HAND, and then tighten it the rest of the way. sorry for the confusion, i wasnt thinking right and therefore told you the wrong information.

So it should get hand tight a little over 2 turns, then you can wrench it.

sorry again

Jungle867 · 03-07-2002, 06:23 PM

thanx for clarifying, tht was a little confusing, i put the soliniods together yesterday, the rest is going in tonight, i'll let you all know how it went tomorow.

03-04-2002, 10:22 PM	#1
Jungle867 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10	Having trouble putting in My NOS Kit I just got my kit today. wanted to start putting it together but it seems most of the threads on the fittings aren't very well matched, i had to turn extreamly hard to get the TEE fitting in the solinoid and it only went in about half way after that. Anyone else have this prob? I don't really feel like tapping all the fittings, any suggestions?

03-05-2002, 10:51 PM	#3
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Well, are you using thread sealant?, don't use teflon tape, it can get in the lines and block them, use a "wet" sealant. This should help them go together better. And anyway, the first thing in the directions is to install the bottle brackets right?, don't get ahead of yourself. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

03-06-2002, 11:13 AM	#5
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	well if they are pipe threads (tapered) and i'm guessing they are, then they aren't made to screw all the way together like you may think. The rule of thumb is it should get pretty tight within 2 and a half turns. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

03-07-2002, 01:52 PM	#7
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	I would say 2.5 turns is way to little, with paste sealant they should begin to tighten around 4-5 turns, completely tight is going to be your call. When tighten these type of fittings I always choked up on the wrench, this reduces torque applied and increases sensitivity felt in your hand. Good luck, you'll love that first hit of spray, It literally is a GAS! The reason I mentioned doing the brackets first, is I believe in following instructions exactly. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

03-07-2002, 04:32 PM	#8
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	ok since i haven't messed with pipe threads in a little while, i kinda got myself and possibly you confused When I was in my senior year of highschool (2000) I was accepted in a training program job at Eli Lilly and Co as a machinist. When I was turning pipe threads on the lathe I was tought to get it close enough to where the fitting would go on 2.5 turns BY HAND, and then tighten it the rest of the way. sorry for the confusion, i wasnt thinking right and therefore told you the wrong information. So it should get hand tight a little over 2 turns, then you can wrench it. sorry again __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

03-05-2002, 05:20 PM	#2
Jungle867 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10	come on, i know some of u have used the NOS kit before

03-06-2002, 08:48 AM	#4
Jungle867 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10	i am sure if the bottle brackets aen't installed till later it won't make a diffrence. I am usning teflon paste to seal the fittings.

03-06-2002, 06:14 PM	#6
Jungle867 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10	thaks for th einfo, i didn't know about the 2.5 turns. Does anyone else folow that rule?

03-07-2002, 06:23 PM	#9
Jungle867 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10	thanx for clarifying, tht was a little confusing, i put the soliniods together yesterday, the rest is going in tonight, i'll let you all know how it went tomorow.

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