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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ NPT vs. SAE Threads

Posted by: Headrage Feb 23 2005, 05:24 PM

Are pipe threads different than sae?

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Feb 23 2005, 05:26 PM

YES! NPT is tapered, SAE threads are not. The Cap'n

Posted by: michel richard Feb 23 2005, 05:28 PM

If you man NF and NC threads, yes they are different. NPT threads are tapered.

Posted by: Mueller Feb 23 2005, 05:30 PM

you want NPT......

yes, they are different, there is also a british pipe thread...

OSH or Craftsman should have the tap you need...

you'll need to pick up a 7/16 drill bit......

not sure how thick the casting is, but the "effective" thread length is .40, meaning, you don't want to tap too far in........

Posted by: Headrage Feb 23 2005, 05:34 PM

Thanks.