Does the Tap need a special tool to turn it or do you use pliers? I want it to go straight and it's hard to apply even pressure with pliers.
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DO NOT USE PLIERS. That is a sure recipe for failure. Most tap and die sets have a t handle tool to fit the Tap (the tread cutter) into for a steady even, and perpendicular twist. If you don't have a tap and die set, it would be a good investment. Harbor Freight has some very inexpensive sets, but you do get what you pay for. Absent a "T" handle try a small, (say 1/4 inch drive) socket set with the appropriate size socket fitted to the end of the Tap and a tee handle (if available). Use the ratchet handle as the last resort but proceed slowly and carefully keeping everything perpendicular to the hole you are repairing. HTH RWK DO NOT USE PLIERS. That is a sure recipe for failure. Most tap and die sets have a t handle tool to fit the Tap (the tread cutter) into for a steady even, and perpendicular twist. If you don't have a tap and die set, it would be a good investment. Harbor Freight has some very inexpensive sets, but you do get what you pay for. Absent a "T" handle try a small, (say 1/4 inch drive) socket set with the appropriate size socket fitted to the end of the Tap and a tee handle (if available). Use the ratchet handle as the last resort but proceed slowly and carefully keeping everything... » Read More DO NOT USE PLIERS. That is a sure recipe for failure. Most tap and die sets have a t handle tool to fit the Tap (the tread cutter) into for a steady even, and perpendicular twist. If you don't have a tap and die set, it would be a good investment. Harbor Freight has some very inexpensive sets, but you do get what you pay for. Absent a "T" handle try a small, (say 1/4 inch drive) socket set with the appropriate size socket fitted to the end of the Tap and a tee handle (if available). Use the ratchet handle as the last resort but proceed slowly and carefully keeping everything perpendicular to the hole you are repairing. HTH RWK « Show Less
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You could use pliers, vise grips, crescent wrench or a 12 point socket to turn the tap. I do have a tap set and I used the tool for turning the tap. This is what the 2 kinds look like. Threads, Taps, and Tapping - 8: Hand Tapping Tools www.kanabco.com 250 × 188Search by imageThere are two tapping tools used to turn the tap and form the threads, the T-handle and the Tap Wrenches.
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Mine was deep, I had no choice but to use a socket wrench. It seemed to follow the original threads, so getting it in straight wasn't really a problem I had to tackle. The grease is critical. It threads easy and helps grab the shavings very well. I've changed my plugs since the change and it was like normal. Came out as it should and the new plug screwed right back in. I now carry a spare kit in my 2 other vehicles. Good luck.
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I use an tee handle, pliers NO. When your taping lube the tap start taping 3 turns down and 1 1/2 turns back and keep lubing tap when needed.
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Handle should turn easy. Mine did from the beginning. Something could be wrong.
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It is difficult to turn and change the pressure settings. I just make sure that I'm holding the head tightly, it does take a little bit of strength to turn and I've worried about breaking mine but once it gets going it moves pretty easily.
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You have to push it in really hard to turn it and there are no markings to tell which way to turn it. I wasn't very happy with mine and I ended up stripping the screw and had to drill it out
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Good question - it isn't easy. Wish I had bought one with a handle. I use pliers
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On occasion I will have a problem getting mine to twist to unlock. I have not found a sure fire trick that will unlock it but find it is easier if I do not screw on the foam piece first and did use pliers to get a better grip when I just could not get it to turn. After the first time it happened and I didn't think I would ever get it unlocked now when putting it away I turn it just enough to catch the lock. If you can't get it open send it back as defective and get a replacement.
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fI do not use my thumb to crank it, I use my wrist/arm to twist. It doesn't take very much pressure to turn it. I put my thumb and fingers around the handle and then use my wrist to turn the handle. I hope this helps
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Yes it will. Good luck. Go slow when tapping. 1/4 turns and back off or you will break the tap. And use lots of cutting oil. There's a couple of videos online that may give you some help.
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I had a similar issue and found that I needed to adjust the little bobbing pin near the handle, it should be standing straight up at full pressure so try to use a pen to adjust it.
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You have to straighten it. By the way, this unit didn't work very well for me. My kitchen faucet has internal threads, and while this sprayer did fit my faucet, it wouldn't stay attached. Very poor item for my purposes. I went to ACE Hardware and got a metal sprayer & it's been fine. $20.
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The tool takes two hands. With a little practice it goes pretty well i have done many connections without a single leak i check every connection with the guage and found that the tool has to be adjusted differently for half inch and three quarter inch connections. It is a great tool but tricky to use in tight spaces
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I usually push it out using a sliding motion with my thumb. If that isn't working, get some needle nose pliers or tweezers and try that way, but apply as LITTLE as pressure as you can if using the pliers.
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use pressure very carefully simultaneously turning micro drill. May not drill due to material hardness.Dremel tool will easily do this.
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You have to use a BIG pair of channel lock pliers(some people call the water pump pliers) and get a "bite" on the unit then turn counter clockwise. Mine was on there really good so I hit as much of the thread as I could with penetrating oil and let sit overnight. It's tough initially but once you break it free it will turn no problem. They sell a special wrench for this (Camco) save your money it will break the minute you put pressure on it. Also on the new unit there is a plastic "sleeve" on the thermostat(copper rod going into tank) leave it on. Hope this helps.
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If I remember what my hubby did, there was a little hole and he used the included tool to insert. That allowed the handle to be turned. Hope that helps.
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You have to turn the knob as you cut. Something like tighten, rotate, tighten, rotate.. repeat until the line is cut.
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It takes some finesse. You need to get use to it. Try putting some oil on it. It is stiff when new due to it being on a pressurized pin. Just like takedown pins.