Nissport oil pressure gauge adapter

Originally Posted by 1slow370 the thread form on tappered thread pinches off as you screw it in creating a seal that is air tight. straight thread can't do this so

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

the thread form on tappered thread pinches off as you screw it in creating a seal that is air tight. straight thread can't do this so you need to put teflon tape or pipe dope on it to make it seal FYI.

Ummmm.....You might want to read this regarding sealing of NPT threads:
How tight should you install a NPT fitting?

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