Stator Tube Nut and Olive

[gonzo]

Well, the nut is stripped and needs replacing to properly seat the olive and seal the stator tube. Is the nut a really a specialty item or just a 9/16 fine thread pipe fitting? It certainly looks similar to brass pipe fittings and olives used in my last under-the-sink honey replace the kitchen faucet adventure.

 

[steveg]

The stator tube is 3/8" OD, therefore try a compression fitting for 3/8" tube

 

[gonzo]

Agreed and the nut? Is it pipe thread? The nut threads stripped and needs to be replaced too. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[steveg]

You should be able to get this at Home Depot or Loews or a decent hardware store. AFIK these fittings have their own threads, which are not tapered.

Mo

 

[Healey Nut]

Standard compression fitting available at your local hardware store

 

[Bob_Spidell]

I haven't worked on mine in a while, but IIRC the compression fitting from you-know-who is sliced lengthwise; it always appeared it wouldn't fit without being able to expand a little. Is this incorrect?

 

[gonzo]

The sliced olive allows for easy removal even after years of being in compressed. One that is not sliced needs to be carefully cut in-situ to remove. Work in this area is always somewhat fiddly, so do things to keep it simple. Thanks all.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

Makes sense. Thanks.

 

[steveg]

Gonzo,
Be sure to use your existing split olive rather than the brass compression ferrule that may be included with the nut.

 

[John Turney]

The threads are straight, not tapered pipe thread.