Originally Posted by mjgroves
I know the plug itself can be screwed on finger tight, but the part I'm worried about is the one that's circled in red in the picture I attached. I can't screw it in any farther than this.
Normal?
That is the one with the tapered threads that needs the teflon sealant. That is normal to have some threads showing. I
f you try to over-tighten it, it will crack the brass fitting and leak.
I learned that on something else the hard way!
-Dave