Freeze Proof Sillcock replacement too long or too short

[mfer]

I have a burst freeze proof sillcock. I need to replace it but finding all of the replacement ones are either short or long. What are my options here?

I'd like to get a nicer one that won't burst if hose is connected (the Woodford Model 19 for example).

My old sillcock from the wall flange to the end of the threads is 5.5"

I just got a Model 17 Woodford and it is barely 5.25" Here is it's spec sheet
http://wcmind.com/woodford/Wall_Faucet_PDF/17CATALOG.pdf
(It says is should be 5.25" with the CP connection (4" wall + 1.25" cp)
The model 19 is same dimensions
http://wcmind.com/woodford/Wall_Faucet_PDF/19CATALOG.pdf

That 1/4" is making the difference. I can't reach the threads in the wall.

I see Prier does custom lengths, but hoping for something simpler (and cheaper)
http://www.prier.com/images/stories/documents/updated specs/P-164-I.pdf

I can post pics if that helps.

Thanks!

 

[mfer]

Pictures of my old and new replacement attempt.

 

[SHR]

Get the next size up Woodford 19. The wall flange slides to fit the install.

 

[mfer]

Get the next size up Woodford 19. The wall flange slides to fit the install.

I’m embarrassed to say that didn’t fully occur to me. I recall thinking that but couldn’t get the flange to move on the 4” model. Felt I was pushing hard and didn’t want to break it. There must be some release tabs I didn’t see or I was pushing wrong. Thanks much.

 

[mfer]

Get the next size up Woodford 19. The wall flange slides to fit the install.

Well, I called Woodford and asked if flange was moveable up the pipe. He said it would adjust only for pitch against the wall. It won’t float up pipe. If I tried it would likely break and I’d have wobble when I’d turn the faucet on and off.

Think I’m hosed. Pun intended.

 

[mfer]

So, could I use a 1/2” coupling like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008E33LF...t=&hvlocphy=9026803&hvtargid=pla-323324343332

Is there a thread locker I could use to ensure the coupling always stays on the faucet side and not on the plumbing side (in the wall) if I have to remove the faucet in the future? I don’t know if you can use thread locker and Teflon tape I mean.

What a pain.

Edit. I guess I could solder it. Worried about heat damaging the faucet though.

 

[CT-18]

Solder a piece of copper onto a FIP then let it cool before threading it on

 

[mfer]

Solder a piece of copper onto a FIP then let it cool before threading it on

Yeah. That means getting into the wall.

 

[SHR]

Well, I called Woodford and asked if flange was moveable up the pipe. He said it would adjust only for pitch against the wall. It won’t float up pipe. If I tried it would likely break and I’d have wobble when I’d turn the faucet on and off.

Think I’m hosed. Pun intended.

Interesting. All I install are model 19 12" and 15" models. The flange has always moved for me. Huh, they would know...