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  • DarkKnight1377
    Registered User
    • May 2001
    • 7

    #1

    cross threaded reg

    i just bought a glad reg. and i tried putting on macroline fittings. but i put it in wrong and i crossed threaded it. i managed to get the old fitting off. but now when i try attaching a new fitting it goes in at an angle and leaks all over the place. does anyone know where i can have this re threaded or if agd can help me?
  • Predater
    RT all the way!
    • Jan 2002
    • 738

    #2
    get a pipe tap. that should clean it up.
    Sorry for the spelling. Im still working on it.

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    • PyRo
      President Bioloaf inc.
      • Dec 2000
      • 10186

      #3
      You will need to retap it, you can do it yourself if you find the right size. Otherwise you might be able to have a machine shop, or paintball store do it for you. After you rethread it, teflon or some loctite should keep it from leaking.

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