SSP project regulator

[Jeff Beitinger]

I'm revisiting my SSP rebuild after it sat in my basement for two years. I got a brand new regulator from ACE because, and I salvaged the elbow and the orifice from the old regulator. I also go a 3/8 flare x 1/8 NPT to connect the elbow to the end of the new regulator.
The problem I'm having is that when I go to attach the new fitting to the elbow, I can go maybe 1/2 a turn, and then it stops. And I mean I would have to FORCE it to make it go any further. So naturally I don't want to destroy what is becoming a more and more difficult piece to find. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I prefer to use the gas assist.

 

[timothy]

Sounds like a different thread pattern on the elbow or a cross thread.

 

[Jeff Beitinger]

Sounds like a different thread pattern on the elbow or a cross thread.

Hope not. All the threads look good. Scouring the web for parts descriptions, the part I got is the one recommended.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Looks like a cross thread to me. Take it off and try again.

 

[timothy]

If you take both parts to HD I know they have thread gages for male and female hanging on the shelf in the hardware and plumbing aisle.

 

[Ed P]

It LOOKS like a JIC 37deg flare fitting to me, but there are also JIS BSPP 30deg flare fittings that look similar. These are commonly used in hydraulics. Maybe take it to a hydraulic hose shop and ask them?

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