[DeTomaso] Fuel tank threads

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I thought that the gas tank drain plug was a tapered thread.  At least 
it is on my late model car.  So is there any concerned about using a 
straight thread banjo or a straight thread elbow?

Paul
#9270

Doug Braun wrote:
> Will,
> 
> 	The M22 threads are VERY close to 3/4"NPT pipe thread.  Then I used a
> NAPA-Weatherhead #3220x12x8 bushing, 3/4" NPT male to 1/2" NPT female.
> Followed by a 1/2' NPT male to 1/2" NPT female brass pipe elbow.
> 
> Although at this point I'd have to endorse Dave Nunn's M22 x 1.5 banjo bolt
> and M22 x -10AN male banjo.M22 banjo fitting method over mine.
> 
> Doug Braun
> blue 73L #5505
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
> [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of Will Demelo
> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:36 PM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Fuel tank threads
> 
> 
> What size threads is the drain plug on a 74? I remember reading that
> although they are metric, they are very close to NPT?
> Will
> 
> 
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