Metal gear lube fitting-Where to buy

[8mk]

Trying to build a pressure tester for my DP-SM outdrive and need a metal gear lube fitting for a 3868912 outdrive.Where are you guys finding these as all in my area is a plastic fill rod.I seem to think that the rod needs 3/8 x 16 threads.
thx
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[skydiveD30571]

Re: Metal gear lube fitting-Where to buy

I've been wondering the same thing. Most people say they get it from a gear lube pump at local stores but all the gear lube pumps I see use a plastic fitting. I'll start searching for you.

While we're at it, care to describe how you are making your tester? I like seeing the different ideas people come up with.

 

[8mk]

Re: Metal gear lube fitting-Where to buy

the sea breze pump has a metal body and says will fit the volvo.
I was going to check the DYI section for volvo and steal one of the guys ideas for a tester.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Metal gear lube fitting-Where to buy

Are you looking for the one that fills the drive behind the prop?

This one?

 

[skydiveD30571]

Re: Metal gear lube fitting-Where to buy

I'm sure that's what he's looking for. Bruce do you know or have experience with any local stores carrying something that will fit there? I have a plastic one but I don't know if it can handle the drive pressurized.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Metal gear lube fitting-Where to buy

I have this one for filling my drive. Its around $10 so its a bargain as far as I am concerned. It also has an o-ring on it so you know its going to be sealed well for doing the pressure test.