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Side question: is there any benefit to running a bypass hose between the heater hookups, as opposed to capping them both off?

The pipe nipple in the head can be replaced with a screw in cap

Matt, do share on the belt drive, etc....
brian

You can ream the one on the water pump and tap it for a pipe plug.

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You can ream the one on the water pump and tap it for a pipe plug.

For the race car on my next water pump I will probably just weld it shut. I was going to tap it but was afraid it was to thin and may crack. But since you did it I may try that also.

Sorry for the thread hijack!

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Side question: is there any benefit to running a bypass hose between the heater hookups, as opposed to capping them both off?

I don't like using those rubber hose caps, as I have seen them break many times. The pipe nipple in the head can be replaced with a screw in cap but the one in the water pump is more difficult to cap off. Much simpler to just run a loop of hose. The 'J" hose just looks a little neater. No real benefit.
-Matt

Author:	Badvert65 [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:28 pm ]
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Quote: Side question: is there any benefit to running a bypass hose between the heater hookups, as opposed to capping them both off? I don't like using those rubber hose caps, as I have seen them break many times. The pipe nipple in the head can be replaced with a screw in cap but the one in the water pump is more difficult to cap off. Much simpler to just run a loop of hose. The 'J" hose just looks a little neater. No real benefit. -Matt

Author:	Badvert65 [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:32 pm ]
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but anyhoo........ back to the OP, your engine is starting to look like the one in Hot Rod (Slant Sickness). http://www.slantsix.org/articles/hrm-sl ... ckness.htm

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:37 pm ]
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Quote: The pipe nipple in the head can be replaced with a screw in cap It is hard to find any good rubber caps out there. I use the hole in the head to run my electric fan switch. I cap the water pump off with a piece of heater hose and a large bolt with silicone!

Author:	slantzilla [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:11 pm ]
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You can ream the one on the water pump and tap it for a pipe plug. It will take a 1/4" IIRC.

Author:	'67 Dart 270 [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:41 pm ]
Post subject:	heater hose
I run my heater since I'm not a racer, but I'd likely do the tap and plug version if i weren't using it. Thanks on the valve cover info, Matt, I thought there was some new vendor or this was a south african or some Turkish version from way back in the day... Matt, do share on the belt drive, etc.... brian

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Author:	Badvert65 [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:17 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: heater hose
Quote: Matt, do share on the belt drive, etc.... brian Pulley setup is my "cheap underdrive" setup http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=59447 and I just made up the simple alternator mount. -Matt

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:58 pm ]
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Quote: You can ream the one on the water pump and tap it for a pipe plug. For the race car on my next water pump I will probably just weld it shut. I was going to tap it but was afraid it was to thin and may crack. But since you did it I may try that also.

Author:	Badvert65 [ Fri Nov 04, 2016 4:25 am ]
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Quote: Quote: You can ream the one on the water pump and tap it for a pipe plug. For the race car on my next water pump I will probably just weld it shut. I was going to tap it but was afraid it was to thin and may crack. But since you did it I may try that also. What he said...

Author:	slantzilla [ Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:32 am ]
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The one I had was done by Barry Harrison. I bought the pump used from him at a Clay City race and I used it for years.

Author:	SpaceFrank [ Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:32 am ]
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Yeah, the rubber hose caps I used started to crack after a couple years. I just replaced them with some blue silicone caps I saw on Amazon, factory direct from Shengzhou City! We'll see how they hold up. Sorry for the thread hijack!

Author:	Badvert65 [ Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:36 am ]
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Quote: Sorry for the thread hijack! SHH.... It Happens.

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:34 pm ]
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Quote: Sorry for the thread hijack! Yes me too!

Author:	'67 Dart 270 [ Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:03 pm ]
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I learn more stuff from thread hijacking sometimes than the regular thread topic...no worries. When I get back home I'll send a pic of my new valve cover that I splurged on... b

Author:	Doctor Dodge [ Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:54 am ]
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Quote: Quote: Side question: is there any benefit to running a bypass hose between the heater hookups, as opposed to capping them both off? I don't like using those rubber hose caps, as I have seen them break many times. The pipe nipple in the head can be replaced with a screw in cap but the one in the water pump is more difficult to cap off. Much simpler to just run a loop of hose. The 'J" hose just looks a little neater. No real benefit. -Matt I tend to use pipe plugs because the hose allows more coolant to by-pass around the thermostat... and that can slow down the warm-up cycle. I have also successfully taped-out the water pump's "bib", you just have to size the hole for the tap & work it in & out carefully, so you do not split the bib. Oh... great work on getting your rebuilt engine ready to install. DD

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Author:	'67 Dart 270 [ Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:27 pm ]
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...I'm biting at the bit, I'm away on vacation and longing to install that engine and fire her up.... b