obscure fitting

[Aaron]

I have attached a picture of the fitting that my heater hose connects too that goes into the top of my old waterpump. I have put a new waterpump on and need to replace this fitting. I don't think the one pictured is orginal, but who knows. Can anyone post a picture of what you all are using or what will work well.

I have been into about 10 different places to see if I can find something suitable to use in it's place and they all tell me they having nothing.

Aaron

[TodFitch]

You should be able to find something like this at your local automobile supply store:

http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/SPT5953.htm

or

http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=DOR&MfrPartNumber=56356&CategoryCode=3056B

There might be a right angle version of this but a quick web search did not turn it up.

If a 90 degree sweep version is not available then a nipple and an elbow from your local hardware/plumbing supply would get you angled the right way for the hose connector to work.

[Don Coatney]

Try McMaster Carr. They should have one. Pictured is what I use.

[Aaron]

I have struck out at several auto parts stores and farm supply stores. Nothing even close except for the elbow and pipe idea. I was hoping to find something in one piece. Checking McMaster Carr right now...

[bkahler]

The elbow appears to be the original one as supplied with the heater kits. My 51 B3B had the same thing in it. I managed to salvage mine and reused it on the new motor.

Brad

[DanOlson]

My 53 B4C has the same fitting. I'm not sure, but the end that connects to the hose looks finer than pipe thread.

Dan