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Bypass hose
matt4426, that's exactly what I was thinking. Don't understand why the factory would run hot water from the manifold right back into the motor, (albeit mixed with cooled water from rad) unless it was a form/function/production cost thing. I'm wanting to remove hot coolant and intake only cooled...- ss454elco
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Bypass hose
I did end up getting 1/2" MPT x 5/8 hose adapters at Home Depot that were shorter than normal water pump hose fittings. I shortened the hose barb portion which allowed better alignment. I'm just wondering why the hookup to the waterpump. Is it just to have coolant flow when the thermostat is...- ss454elco
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Bypass hose
I'm putting a 454 in my 84 K10 and want to eliminate the bypass hose because the hose is stressed at the water pump nipple. The nipple on the water pump sits at a 45° angle which doesn't line up well with manifold nipple. Everything I've read says you need it to prevent hot spots or air pockets...- ss454elco
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Where to get quadrajet rebuilt?
Ted at Mountain Man Fuel Systems has done several for me over the last 20 years for different vehicles and I have been pleased with all of them. He's located in Arkansas.- ss454elco
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