Bypass water fitting question
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Topic: Bypass water fitting question
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Subject: Bypass water fitting question
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 3:58pm
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OK boat guys - answer me this one:
I am about to re-install my intake manifold (remember all I wanted to do was change my oil) and I figure it is a good time to replace the corroded water fitting that screws into the intake manifold on my '68 289 Interceptor (Ford). I am having difficulty locating a 90 Deg hose-to-pipe fitting that has this extension that protrudes into the manifold. What is the purpose of the extension and do I need it? Can I use a regular fitting that does not have the extension? Who sells these strange fittings? Thanks in advance - I am confident someone here will have the answer. In the mean time I am going to install the corroded fitting. (The fitting in the picture has already been buffed on a wire wheel.)  ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 4:16pm
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Jim,
I suspect it's got to be there for a reason. Possibly to get into a certain area of the manifold. Ger a regular 90 degree barbed adapter and then tap the ID of the threaded end for a nipple. What size are the pipe threads now? looks like 1/4" so you would tap the end for a 1/8" nipple. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: June-06-2010 at 1:59am
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So how's the oil change workin' out for ya?
Hard to believe how some of these projects go south huh? Another reason why I never lift my motor box cover without adult supervision. BTW.. nice to see you on..you ain't here enough. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: horkn
Date Posted: June-06-2010 at 3:38am
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Yeah, I hear ya John!
I won't be doing much of anything beyond opening the motor box to put in and take out the drain plug this summer. I've worked on mine enough and now I need to simply enjoy it. ------------- 78 martinique- refloored, reinforced, stringers re glassed, re engineered interior GT40P heads Edelbrock Performer intake acme 4 blade http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/horkn/fish/nautique.jpg |