[Healeys] One for the thread guys

[WILLIAM B LAWRENCE]

However the “UN” denotes a unified thread which is the same as SAE.
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] One for the thread guys

I believe the “S” denotes a straight thread as opposed to tapered.
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] One for the thread guys


When I rebuilt the engine in my 1962 BT7 I cleaned the threads with a 9/16-18NF tap. When I reinstalled the bulb I used Hylomar, possibly the hardening type, to seal the threads. No leaks.



John



From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Salter
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] One for the thread guys



I don't have a 55 degree 16 TPI thread gauge but my 60 degree seems to be a very good fit.



On Sun., Jun. 2, 2024, 12:45 p.m. , <m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca<mailto:m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca>> wrote:

Bit of a stumper Mike.  Tracy tools, my go-to source for taps and dies, sell a tap that is 5/8”x16 with a “UNS” thread form https://www.tracytools.com/product/5-8-x-16-tpi

I am unfamiliar with UNS but believe it is the abbreviation for Unified National Special, suggesting it is non-standard thread.  Looks like a bit of a rabbit hole and I am curious to see what others find.



From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>> On Behalf Of Michael Salter
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Subject: [Healeys] One for the thread guys



The thread on the flare nut used to secure the temperature bulb into the head on later 6 cylinder engines is 5/8" diameter and 16 TPI.

Is this some sort of standard thread or a "special"?
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