06-15-2006, 09:14 PM
Back flush adaptors.
$12-$15
All item purchased at Ace Hardware
PVC Schedule 40 Reducing Bushing, 1 1/4 x 3/4 female pipe thread (Charlotte Pipe & Foundary 438-167)
For lower radiator hose, this is a little big for a new hose but could be turned down to fit properly. It fits a streached out older hose fine.
PVE Schedule 40 Reducing Bushing, 1 x 3/4 female pipe thread (Charlotte Pipe & Foundary 438-131)
For upper radiator hose, fits new and old fine.
Brass Male Adaptor, 3/4 barb x 3/4 male pipe thread (QestPex F877)
Brass Hose Repair Swivel, 3/4 barb x 3/4 female garden hose thread (Ace 72702)
Short piece of 3/4 garden hose. (Be sure to repair the one cut it out of. <grin>)
2 Stainless Steel worm gear hose clamps.
To back flush the radiator, clamp the larger PVC fitting into the lower hose.
To back flush the block, clamp the smaller PVC fitting into the upper hose.
Hook up garden hose, direct the other block/radiator hose to a convienent discharge under the vehicle.
Parts
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Assembled
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$12-$15
All item purchased at Ace Hardware
PVC Schedule 40 Reducing Bushing, 1 1/4 x 3/4 female pipe thread (Charlotte Pipe & Foundary 438-167)
For lower radiator hose, this is a little big for a new hose but could be turned down to fit properly. It fits a streached out older hose fine.
PVE Schedule 40 Reducing Bushing, 1 x 3/4 female pipe thread (Charlotte Pipe & Foundary 438-131)
For upper radiator hose, fits new and old fine.
Brass Male Adaptor, 3/4 barb x 3/4 male pipe thread (QestPex F877)
Brass Hose Repair Swivel, 3/4 barb x 3/4 female garden hose thread (Ace 72702)
Short piece of 3/4 garden hose. (Be sure to repair the one cut it out of. <grin>)
2 Stainless Steel worm gear hose clamps.
To back flush the radiator, clamp the larger PVC fitting into the lower hose.
To back flush the block, clamp the smaller PVC fitting into the upper hose.
Hook up garden hose, direct the other block/radiator hose to a convienent discharge under the vehicle.
Parts
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000...8_1832.JPG
Assembled
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000...8_1833.JPG