[NSRCA-discussion] Engine problem

[Ron Van Putte]

On Aug 26, 2006, at 9:45 PM, Ken Thompson wrote:

> Try here,
>
> http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/hig/higgpt014.htm


Sig Manufacturing also carries the Higley 1/4-32 tap.

Ron Van Putte

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ken Velez
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> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 10:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engine problem
>
> I believe the tap is 1/4-32 odd and very difficult to find. I have  
> been trying for a long time locally and have not found one.
>
> Ken
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jivey61 at bellsouth.net
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> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 9:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engine problem
>
> Ron
> I think you are right I just know it isn't 10-32. You can't get the  
> tap just any hardware store.I have one but been a long time since I  
> had to use it.
>
> Jim Ivey
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ron Van Putte
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> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 9:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engine problem
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>
> On Aug 26, 2006, at 7:55 PM, <jivey61 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
>> Nat
>>  Isn't the glow plug a 10-28, not a 10-32??????
>
> Actually, I think it's neither.  I think that glow plug threads are  
> 1/4-32.
>
> Ron Van Putte
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Nat Penton
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>> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 6:31 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engine problem
>>
>> MattK
>> You have just pointed out the easy way to square up the head where  
>> the glow plug seats. Take a headless 10-32 bolt and screw into the  
>> glow openning from the bottom. Use a lock nut if possible. Chuck  
>> the bolt in the lathe and cut the glo washer seat. Who do I bill  
>> for this ?
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Rcmaster199 at aol.com
>> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
>> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 2:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engine problem
>>
>> Are there end mill bits available with a square central locating  
>> shoulder built in? Seems that may be the easiet way to get what  
>> Earl suggests. Another two step approach might be to use drill rod  
>> that just fits the hole as the locator first, locking the head  
>> down in the fixture, then switching to the bit and touching the  
>> surface to square.
>>
>> MattK
>>
>> In a message dated 8/26/2006 1:49:06 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
>> johnferrell at earthlink.net writes:
>> I hate to bug Clarence with the problem. Since the engine runs  
>> well the only real problem is it slobbers on the airplane.
>>
>> I have a Lathe and Mill in the shop. Set up will be tricky, the  
>> plug is pretty deeply recessed. The risk to the threads by using a  
>> pilot rod in the hole is high.
>>
>> I believe I will anneal a plug washer and try a little of the  
>> liquid gasket goo. If that don't solve the problem I will just  
>> accept the mess.
>>
>> John Ferrell    W8CCW
>> "My Competition is not my enemy"
>> http://dixienc.us/
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Earl Haury
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>> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 11:44 AM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engine problem
>>
>> John
>>
>> Assuming that the problem is lack of perpendicularity between the  
>> threaded hole and the gasket surface - find a "friend" that will  
>> set the thing up in a mill aligned on the threaded hole, then  
>> touch the gasket surface with a mill to square. (You might give  
>> Clarence a call also - unusual that he would not catch this.)
>>
>> Earl
>>
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