Wed May 16, 2012 11:17 pm
I have put a few together and each body or nozzle can clock differently. As has been stated, you will have to use either a different type gasket, phenolic vs the nylon, or double up either. The nozzle assembly must be torqued into the body or it will leak. Changing the gasket stack will vary the port alignment clocking by as much as a quarter turn. There is a slight torque spread that is acceptable between not tight enough and too tight and that good'n'tight position which might vary the position perhaps as much as 1/8 turn. Thus far I have been able to get an alignment I am satisfied with but as Luis said, why not just use the hookah port? I use the hookah port regardless. It positions my LP hose for my "octopus" perfect or if I want it under my arm I use a modified HP 90, there are also LP 90 degree fittings. The IP will require adjustment afterwards.
Learning to do your own work on your double hose is not optional, I consider it mandatory. The cans need to be opened to rinse after diving, the IP needs to be adjusted from time to time, cool new parts need to be installed, duckbills need replacement. Good luck.
Nem