[AT] OT-seeking info/Thanks

[charlie hill]

Charlie,

I used a stainless steel nipple to do mine.  The only advantage to that is
it won't rust and there might be some disadvantages for all I know.  If you
go to a good hardware store you can probably find a thread to hose barb
nipple already made up.  If not just get something like a 3" nipple and cut
one of the threaded ends off.
It really wouldn't hurt anything if you used a nipple with the threads still
on it.

Charlie Hill
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CEE VILL" <cvee60 at hotmail.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] OT-seeking info/Thanks


> Based on your statement, Steve, I guess plan "B" just kicked in.  Do you
use
> galvanized fittings or just iron?  Looks like it would be possible to cut
> off the hose behind the crimp and just replace it from there to the pump.
> The hose looks solid and that will avoid disturbing the heater. I would
> appreciate your opinion on that plan.
>
> My Mrs. keeps reminding me about the leaky heater core in the van that
isn't
> driven in the winter.  You may recall that conversation a while back.
While
> at the dealer today, I asked for a "ball park" quote to replace it.  Now I
> know it will end up being do it myself.  Seems like they were thinking an
> engine transplant instead.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie V.
>
>
> >From: "Steve W." <falcon at telenet.net>
> >Reply-To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> ><at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >Subject: Re: [AT] OT-seeking info/Thanks
> >Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 19:14:19 -0500
> >
> >Charlie,
> >   Good Luck. The QD connector stands about a 99% chance of breaking off
> >flush with the top of the pump or the intake manifold. The ones on the
> >heater hoses do the same thing. I replace them with standard fittings
> >and hose. GM has a known problem with the aluminum ones, Just like they
> >have a known problem with DexCool and don't tell folks.  Oh for those
> >interested the Dex problem is that it has to be changed out just like
> >the original green stuff. GM has told shops about the fact that it turns
> >acidic when used in dissimilar metal engines. And have now started to
> >recommend replacement at 30-45 thousand miles. I just flush the system
> >REAL good and change it over, better heat and easier to deal with.
> >
> >Steve Williams
> >Near Cooperstown NY
> >
> >
>
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