Reynolds Wrap, I like that. My brother-in-law used a penny and a hose clamp
for quite a while.

On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 10:18 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>wrote:

> At 08:02 AM 4/21/2010, Greg Potts wrote:
>
>> Can anyone identify the thread on this, and a potential source for a
>> replacement?
>>
>
> I *think* it's M14x1.  Don't tighten the new one too much or you may
> jack the end off it.  If you're in the mood for a cheap alternative,
> a thickish pad of "heavy duty" Reynolds Wrap (aluminum foil) formed
> up tight around the nipple and secured with a hose clamp will last a
> long time and never have trouble with the threads getting bound up.
>
> YOurs,
> David
>