[DeTomaso] Heater to block connection

[David D Fisher]

Chance,

I really like this idea.   Can you point me to where you picked up the fittings?

David

 



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From: Chance Dorsey <chance.dorsey at yahoo.com>
To: David <fisher95020 at yahoo.com>; "detomaso at realbig.com" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sun, July 29, 2012 11:27:13 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Heater to block connection


David,
 
I tapped mine with a 3/8 inch pipe tap.
 
Here's what it looks like now.
 
http://www.poca.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36754
 
Later I'll add this stainless fitting for the heater hose.
 
http://www.poca.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=36757
 
Thanks,
 
Chance Dorsey
Austin, TX

From: David <fisher95020 at yahoo.com>
To: detomaso at realbig.com 
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:44 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Heater to block connection

Has anyone had success pressing a new heater hose (5/8 inch steel tube) into the 
block with the engine in the car (Pantera).  I'm looking for a better idea than 
the one I have as there is no room to swing a hammer and the interference fit is 
pretty darn tight.  My best idea is to turn down the tube a little into I can 
slide it in and use jb weld to seal it in place.  

This really looks like a job for a press,  but I expect most people use a hammer 
when the block is out. 



Thanks

David
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