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Went toi replace a steam vent at my father's and the threads on the radiator
side are all worn out and stripped. I can't think of an idea to fix this.
Maybe use JB Weld? Any ideas? Thanks.

[Speedy Jim]

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Went toi replace a steam vent at my father's and the threads on the radiator
side are all worn out and stripped. I can't think of an idea to fix this.
Maybe use JB Weld? Any ideas? Thanks.

JB is worth a try. Nothing to lose.

After that it's tap it larger pipe size
and use a reducing bushing.

Jim