[Healeys] Engine drain tap question

[Alan Seigrist]

Steve -

The engine drain tap is a very simple stop cock design.  If it is
leaking it probably just needs to be taken apart and cleaned.  You may
need to replace the spring on the bottom of the stopcock and that
should stop the leaking.



On 7/8/07, Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:
> My engine drain tap started leaking and I see Moss doesn't have them.
>
> Does anyone know if this item is Whitworth threaded?
>
> A 1/2" fine bolt goes in the block OK but seems wobbly--I'm wondering if I
> can use a bolt for a plug instead of a tap--especially if I can't get a tap.
> The threads are 20 per inch and not tapered, but I couldn't get a 1/2"-20
> die to go on the threads.
>
> Another reason it might be Whitworth is the hex wrench size is halfway
> between 9/16 and 5/8.
>
> Thank goodness I had a Whitworth-calibrated adjustable spanner with which to
> extract it!
> --
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6
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-- 
Alan

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