I have a small air compressor and one of the fittings to the air tank has sheared off. You can see it here: anyone recommend the best way to get the old bit out and suggest how to repair/re-thread so I can use it again?Thans.

Kal Ico wrote innews: Stud Extractor

How to remove/fix this threaded spigot?

Feb 04, 2021 Last reply: 5 years ago 21 Replies

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Tim Lamb 5 years ago

The photo appears to show evidence of thread sealant. The only thing I have found to help is localised heating. If a suitable square section bar was to hand (1/2" socket drive?) you could carefully file 4 matching grooves in the bore.

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Kal Ico 5 years ago

Thanks everyone for your great bits of advice. I'll tackle it at the weekend and let you know how I get on. All the best.

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