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John gallo	11/04/2016 21:12:27
26 forum posts	Hi, I am installing drain cocks on my Stuart Beam engine. I would like them to be sitting vertical, but they tighten down at an odd angle. Is it possible to back them off to the vertical position and use high temperature thread sealant to lock them in place and make a steam tight seal? I am very new to model making and have no experience with this sort of thing. Please feel free to voice any other fixes you think may work. Thanks, John.
Ian Parkin	11/04/2016 21:15:08
1174 forum posts 303 photos	Stuarts used to do alloy washers in a variety of thicknesses to get your fittings to the correct attitude
roy entwistle	11/04/2016 21:15:45
1716 forum posts	you can get both aluminium and copper shim washers for such a situation
stan pearson 1	11/04/2016 22:27:09
135 forum posts 2 photos	Hi John If you go to [email protected] you will see them under washers 20 in a packet 5 of 5 different thicknesses , no connection with the company. Stan
Nick_G	11/04/2016 22:33:12
1808 forum posts 744 photos	. I have put 'Boss white' onto the threads. Screwed in as far as it will go then backed off to the desired position. After a couple of days this will have cured and the drain cock is secure but able to be cracked off and undone if required. Nick
duncan webster	11/04/2016 22:36:54
5307 forum posts 83 photos	loctite hydraulic sealant works a treat

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