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A26B · 03-06-2013

The originals are made from cast "pot metal" and do corrode and often break off in the T-stat housing. The Dutchman can be removed & the threads chased (1/2" MNPT) and a new nipple installed.

This is the only photo I have handy. The ones we stock are cad plated steel.

03-06-2013	#2
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 3,403	Re: Heater Hose Connectors on Thermostat Housing The originals are made from cast "pot metal" and do corrode and often break off in the T-stat housing. The Dutchman can be removed & the threads chased (1/2" MNPT) and a new nipple installed. This is the only photo I have handy. The ones we stock are cad plated steel. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.