datsunlover Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Well, I don't know how well it's gona work, but I'm gona try it. I had to 'build' a lower rad hose (really, and extension) for my V8 rx7 and came up with this; I got a piece of exhast pipe with an OD slightly bigger than the ID of my rad hose. (About 3" long) I then took a coat hanger and wraped it tightly around the pipe on either end, about 1/2" from the edge. Once I got it nicely curved around, I welded it (slowly worked around it) to the pipe, and after it cooled a bit, belt sanded it smooth. It is a bit of a tight fit to insert it into the rad hose, but with a clamp on it, I can't pull it off for the life of me.. So I think it'll hold pressure.. but I'm not sure how long it'll last. Anyone have thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 This is how all my connections are done, but with aluminum. Only thing is, I run a one inch bead along the surface on ether side of the pipe to stop the hose from slipping off. Paint yours and it will out last the car. The next time a truck has it's hood up have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I started to go the Do-It-Your-Self route and found what I needed from here. It saved a lot of time and was not all that expensive. http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_DATZ_Hose-Splice-Kit.html https://shell7.tdl.com/~jags/Pages/Parts_DATZ_Hose_Splicer_Reducer.html https://shell7.tdl.com/%7Ejags/Pages/Parts_TPI-TBI_Brass-Tees.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 should work especially with the coat hanger innovation. Years ago I burnt up an L20 engine with a straight pipe splice. When one end of pipe came loose..so much water was lost so fast that temp gauge didn't move... It was the smoke that got my attention... Later upon inspection.. the piston rings were blue but the block did not need boring but the head was warped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 If you want to drop some coin: Bead Former for Metal Tubing 5/8in -2in Bead Former for Metal Tubing - Create a uniform raised bead near the tube end with an OEM look. Raised bead promotes sealing and prevents tube from sliding off. Forms up to 18 gauge (.050") steel. Beads tubes 5/8" - 2" OD. Produces a bead .050" tall. Perfect for radiator, heater core, inter-cooler, fuel lines, vacuum plumbing, ducting, and more. Can be vise mounted or hand-held. Hardened forming rolls. Use with a crank handle (included) or ratchet. May be vise mounted or hand-held. Made in USA. One year limited manufacturer's warranty. $399.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Heh.. well seeing as I'm trying to do this whole car cheep cheep, and that's about HALF of what I have into it (at this point) I think I'll pass for now.. Cool little tool though.. maybe I can build my own (I do work in a machine shop) and undercut that price... it'd help pay for this project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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