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Posted by Pete C. on June 22, 2008, 7:38 pm
Nate Nagel wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm actually trying to mount an old aftermarket A/C setup to my '55
> Studebaker, but i thought I'd ask here if anyone could shine some light
> on a problem that I have. I need to block off a hose fitting for a
> heater hose on my water manifold, but I can't use a regular pipe plug
> because the A/C bracket is actually maybe 1/8" off the surface of the
> water manifold in the area of the boss for the heater hose fitting.
> Apparently one was supposed to use one with a hex recess, like a
> transmission drain plug. Are these commonly used for any other
> applications (e.g. could I find them at any particular kind of store -
> the Orange Box doesn't seem to sell anything but the regular square head
> type) or should I suck it up and order from McMaster-Carr?
>
> Also, McM-C lists them in Type 304 and also Type 316 stainless. Which
> would be better? I would prefer brass if at all possible to prevent
> seizing but that doesn't appear to be an option. I think the ones that
> Studebaker used on cars without a heater were either iron or steel, but
> I don't have a stash of old water manifolds to steal those from.
>
> nate
>
> --
> replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.
> http://members.cox.net/njnagel
Large steel setscrew ground to length?
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