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Old 12-11-2019, 10:45 AM   #1
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How to Install / Tighten NPT fittings
Applicable to air, gas, & other. Great PDF here:



https://www.surpluscenter.com/images/techhelp/NPT.pdf
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Super helpful, and excellent timing!
(nothing to do with my bus, but doing a shower install today...)
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I've managed to install two airline fittings without cracking the foot pedal housing this am, so I'm feeling pretty stoked
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I've managed to install two airline fittings without cracking the foot pedal housing this am, so I'm feeling pretty stoked
My next npt project involves my front calipers -- I'll take pix -- it won't be for the faint of heart...
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Yeah, I'm glad I don't have to deal w/ calipers at the moment. Look forward to your updates
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My next npt project involves my front calipers -- I'll take pix -- it won't be for the faint of heart...
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Your front calipers are npt?! I don't think I've ever seen that on hydraulic calipers.
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Your front calipers are npt?! I don't think I've ever seen that on hydraulic calipers.
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