I’m having a struggle here, could use some advice on my TV port crap.
Please was to put a pressure gauge so I never have to worry about getting back in there to make changes. The first setup I got was a 90° swivel fitting from fittingspace.com (DO NOT USE THEM—they do not stand behind the crap they sell).
The threads are not NPT, they are small but I thought I could make it work. The trans end was ok with a ton of teflon tape, but the gauge end leaked and I tightened it more and the entire fitting broke in half. Crap. [I meant to say that THEY said they were NPT, but they used a different spec, I don’t remember what they called it. Same threads, but smaller diameter].
Tried an extension tube and can’t get that to seal on the trans at all! Seems like my threads might be messed up now form all these attempts in a tough to reach spot.
Decided to forego the gauge, at least for now, and just put a manual oil pressure gauge on there so I can set my tv pressure and even that is leaking. Scared to keep tightening but I’ll try again after it cool and I can reach in there.
How much damage might I do if I have to put a tap in that hole?
Any suggestions? Frustrating having issues when I’m soooo close!
Thanks!
Please was to put a pressure gauge so I never have to worry about getting back in there to make changes. The first setup I got was a 90° swivel fitting from fittingspace.com (DO NOT USE THEM—they do not stand behind the crap they sell).
The threads are not NPT, they are small but I thought I could make it work. The trans end was ok with a ton of teflon tape, but the gauge end leaked and I tightened it more and the entire fitting broke in half. Crap. [I meant to say that THEY said they were NPT, but they used a different spec, I don’t remember what they called it. Same threads, but smaller diameter].
Tried an extension tube and can’t get that to seal on the trans at all! Seems like my threads might be messed up now form all these attempts in a tough to reach spot.
Decided to forego the gauge, at least for now, and just put a manual oil pressure gauge on there so I can set my tv pressure and even that is leaking. Scared to keep tightening but I’ll try again after it cool and I can reach in there.
How much damage might I do if I have to put a tap in that hole?
Any suggestions? Frustrating having issues when I’m soooo close!
Thanks!
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