Thanks for great video! I was taught to use a "T" handle when cutting new threads with a tap. By putting pressure to turn the tap with both hands, each pushing in the opposite direction results in a turning motion on the top of the tap which goes straight down without move the top of the tap to one side or the other.
Thanks for your kind comment. I also was taught to use a T handle during school. During my 50 years working in the automotive field the long tap handle really doesn't fit in most real world automotive thread taping situations. For example I could remove the vehicle cylinder head and move it to the bench and use a T handle, or find method that worked on the vehicle. That when I started using the in situ ratchet method. Best regards John
I don't know of a suppler. I have update the early exhaust manifolds with bungs that I made. I used 5/8" round mild steel, 1/2 inch long. I drilled and taped it on the lathe, carefully centered it one the existing EGT hole and welded it up.
I’ve been unable to source these fittings individually. They are supplied with the new EGT sensor, or at least they have been so far. If you locate a source of them please let me know. Best regards egards John
Thanks for great video! I was taught to use a "T" handle when cutting new threads with a tap. By putting pressure to turn the tap with both hands, each pushing in the opposite direction results in a turning motion on the top of the tap which goes straight down without move the top of the tap to one side or the other.
Thanks for your kind comment. I also was taught to use a T handle during school. During my 50 years working in the automotive field the long tap handle really doesn't fit in most real world automotive thread taping situations. For example I could remove the vehicle cylinder head and move it to the bench and use a T handle, or find method that worked on the vehicle. That when I started using the in situ ratchet method. Best regards John
I knew how these work but I've never seen one being fitted. An interesting process - thanks for uploading. 🙂
Your very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.
Hi there. Can you please show how to change the fan bearings on a Rotax 503 fc. Many thanks.
Hi Andy, my answer is on your latest comment.
I have a 582 and the manifold doesn't have the bungs for the egt probes where can the bungs be sourced to be welded in place. Thanks
I don't know of a suppler. I have update the early exhaust manifolds with bungs that I made. I used 5/8" round mild steel, 1/2 inch long. I drilled and taped it on the lathe, carefully centered it one the existing EGT hole and welded it up.
Can the manifold even be replaced at present?
I believe this 503 manifold is no longer available new. That would make make this repair priceless!
Part number for new fitting?
I’ve been unable to source these fittings individually. They are supplied with the new EGT sensor, or at least they have been so far. If you locate a source of them please let me know. Best regards egards John
I think some brake line adapters would work.. just need to know the thread pitch
The EGT fitting thread is 8mm x 1.0