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I'm almost completely finished with a rebuild of a 1971 Ford 400 out of a Galaxie. The block had a hose outlet to the left of the thermostat housing, but instead of threads it was a press fit or interference fit. The outlet was rusted through and has to be replaced. I took it out and verified that it is a press fit. I'm a Chevy nut and have never seen a press fit hose outlet. Are these available and where could I look? Thanks everyone.
Wayne |
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4 Jaw, Are you talking about tapping the block? This is where the outlet comes from, not the thermostat housing which would be easy to tap, it's aluminum alloy. I believe this would take a 3/4" tap or better. Is this suitable on the block itself? Thanks.
Wayne |
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Yes, tap the block. Cast iron is easy to tap with a good sharp tap. Plumbing departments usually have the fittings.
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The heater hose outlet tubes are still available under Basic Part No. 8555.
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