pissing petrol tap

[jon]

Jan 6, 2019 3:03:02 GMT 1 steven said:

... I used to get bollocked as an apprentice for calling them "Allen Bolts."
I still tell apprentices to call them "Cap Screws" and not "Allen Bolts"
I was always told they were called cap screws.
Then one day, while browsing the internet, I found this.
Old CNUTS !
Steven.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_(brand)#/media/File:Allen_Mfg_Co_Inc_1913_advert_in_Auto_Trade_Dir.png

I could be wrong, but I was always told as an apprentice that the difference between a machine screw and a bolt, is purely down to the fact a screw is threaded to the head, and a bolt has a shouldered bit; irrespective of head type.

Jon

[jon]

I’ve got the same problem, so revived this thread.

I’m using fibre washers the steel the cap head screws.

I wouldn’t say pissing, more a slight weep.

Now I’ve gone very gingerly tightening the screws so this may be the problem.

I also have copper and nylon washers so may try them.

I think I’ll try a little sealant on the screws first.

Jon

[midlifecrisisrd]

I've never had a problem using the genuine washers and screws

Steve

[mattybeckett]

Jul 22, 2019 19:21:53 GMT 1 midlifecrisisrd said:

I've never had a problem using the genuine washers and screws

Steve

+1