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[89Suburban]

Since I finally got the all hose clamps I needed from the salvage yard, I was able to install the heater hose connectors. I definitely wanted this to be done before the engine was back in.


3/4" heater core connectors and 1/2" rear heater core connectors. The hoses to the two nipples on the water pump are 5/8":

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About 12" each of 3/4" and 1/2" heater hoses and box of 3-way Ts and factory hose clamps (factory from GM, Ford and Honda )
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Semi-comfy seat on cross member in engine bay:
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The 1/2" tubes were too close, so I trimmed them down:
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Minimal, but adequate gap and perfect alignment:
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Chis are those tee's pressed together parts or 100% machined one piece?

 

[89Suburban]

 

[iamdub]

Chis are those tee's pressed together parts or 100% machined one piece?

The 1/2" nipple is pressed in. It may be epoxied, too.

 

[iamdub]

Why the sad face?

 

[pwtr02ss]

Why the sad face?

PAW PAW missing you

 

[89Suburban]

The 1/2" nipple is pressed in. It may be epoxied, too.

So you feel confident with it I see, I am probably going this route just wanted to make sure. I have to search for spring clamps though. Not sure if I can get them in a minimum qty in the sizes needed.

PAW PAW missing you

^^^^This.

 

[iamdub]

PAW PAW missing you

^^^^This.

Awww. Sorry, pops. Yesterday was busy and long and I missed a lot of new posts on the forum. Wasn't feeling well when I got home. Pretty sure I have the 'rona. Trying (again) to go get tested. The good news is I'll be off work for a few days so I'll be around more for a little while!

 

[iamdub]

^^^^This.

So you feel confident with it I see, I am probably going this route just wanted to make sure. I have to search for spring clamps though. Not sure if I can get them in a minimum qty in the sizes needed.

I didn't see any reason to doubt them and, so far, they've survived 5,000 miles with lots of 6,000 RPM action. I used a mixture of clamps from Ford, GM and Honda, IIRC. The Honda clamps seemed to have a tighter fit for a given size.

 

[pwtr02ss]

I didn't see any reason to doubt them and, so far, they've survived 5,000 miles with lots of 6,000 RPM action. I used a mixture of clamps from Ford, GM and Honda, IIRC. The Honda clamps seemed to have a tighter fit for a given size.

Japanese tighter you say?

 

[iamdub]

Japanese tighter you say?

And slanted.