Radiator hose fitting, may be handy for someone

[jaybee]

I discovered a radiator hose fitting which might be handy for someone, mainly because #1 son broke off the small hose fitting while changing the battery in his Corolla. Clearly he got his Dad's mechanical skills.

This is Dorman part# 902-924HP in aluminum, 902-924 in the original nylon. In OEM usage it sits in the lower radiator hose and connects to a pressurized coolant resevoir. That would also make it ideal for engines that use steam vents in the upper radiator hose, like an LS. The stock radiator hose is 33mm, which should be close enough at 1.299" to use a 1.25" radiator hose. That's the same size as an LS thermostat housing, and you can get a 1.25" thermostat housing for most other engines including sbf and sbc. There's an integral, cast aluminum pedestal which mounts it to the battery tray in OEM use with a pair of 6mm (1/4") bolts. Dead easy to cut that off.


Dorman radiator hose fitting with pedestal mount

[chimp koose]

good tip , thanks !

[idrivejunk]

Good nugget.    I passed it along to three who do LS stuff, all found it interesting.

If you can make me sound clever three times, you've done something.

[jaybee]

Yeah, starting with making me sound clever three times. 

I hope they can put it to good use.