Will it turn or will it snap?

[Wightdiver]

Hi Guys

As part of my winter jobs I want to tidy up the routing of the cables at the stern, this would involve turning the brass fitting in pic 1 through about 150 degrees clockwise. Three questions for the experts out there:

1 What chance have I of doing this without snapping it off?
2 What method of sealing would be used on hydraulics, PTFE or some kind of liquid compound that sets hard over time?
3 If I did snap it off how hard would it be to find a new one?

Thanks

Andy

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Wightdiver

Hi Guys

As part of my winter jobs I want to tidy up the routing of the cables at the stern, this would involve turning the brass fitting in pic 1 through about 150 degrees clockwise. Three questions for the experts out there:

1 What chance have I of doing this without snapping it off?
2 What method of sealing would be used on hydraulics, PTFE or some kind of liquid compound that sets hard over time?
3 If I did snap it off how hard would it be to find a new one?

Thanks

Andy

andy hydraulic fittings dont need ptfe etc they are self seal give it some plus gas and give a good soak, parts should be easy pertex for one farm machinery people another most big towns have hydraulic hose supplies.you could end for end it or get a banjo fitting which will revolve through 360 degrees

cheers

[Wightdiver]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

andy hydraulic fittings dont need ptfe etc they are self seal give it some plus gas and give a good soak, parts should be easy pertex for one farm machinery people another most big towns have hydraulic hose supplies.you could end for end it or get a banjo fitting which will revolve through 360 degrees

cheers

Thanks Jeff, just need to pluck up the courage!!!!!

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Wightdiver

Hi Guys



As part of my winter jobs I want to tidy up the routing of the cables at the stern, this would involve turning the brass fitting in pic 1 through about 150 degrees clockwise. Three questions for the experts out there:



1 What chance have I of doing this without snapping it off?

2 What method of sealing would be used on hydraulics, PTFE or some kind of liquid compound that sets hard over time?

3 If I did snap it off how hard would it be to find a new one?



Thanks



Andy

You'll probably find that the "T" into the cylinder is a NPT (taper thread) & will need sealing (I'm assuming that this is the fitting you want to turn to alter the route of the hoses) DONT use PTFE tape, use a liquid compound. Heldite is my sealant of choice. Rather than just unscrewing it, try working it backwards & forwards until it starts to move. Try pouring a couple of kettles of boiling water over the block first.

[Wightdiver]

Turned it yesterday, easy peasy, no binding, grinding or creaking.

Thanks Guys

Andy

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Wightdiver

Turned it yesterday, easy peasy, no binding, grinding or creaking.

Thanks Guys

Andy

good result Andy

all the best for 2016 cheers