[AT] Thought to ponder

[Dennis Johnson]

Biggest threading problem I have had was stainless steel fittings on liquid nitrogen service. They gall very easy, sometimes even with brass Never Seize thread lubricant on them. I know this is different than cross threading, but similar if not worse results.

Dennis


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> On May 11, 2019, at 10:03 PM, Cecil Bearden <crbearden at copper.net> wrote:
> 
> Metric fasteners are the easiest to cross thread for me.  I really have to be careful on my ATV's with the aluminum cases.  My Belarus tractors are not a real problem.  However, the British Straight pipe thread on the hydraulic fittings is a real pain to keep from cross threading..
> 
> Cecil
> 
>> On 5/11/2019 11:14 AM, James Peck wrote:
>> Cross threading is easier if you start the fastener with the impact wrench. If you start the fastener with your fingers you feel the cross threading.
>> 
>> [ Spencer Yost] Ha!    I think that was the guy who was the previous owner on a Farmall I once had....
>> 
>> [Bradford] That's a good one!! Brought the above immediately to mind.
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