Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #32749
From: Ernest Christley <echristley@nc.rr.com>
Subject: options for modifying radiator
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:34:17 -0400
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
I've got to add a way to attach the in and out hoses to my radiator (I'm going to be using 3/4" hoses, Bobby).  I've assumed that about the only way to do this would be to weld on a nipple.  But pouring that much heat into a radiator presents the possibility of damaging it.  Are there any other possibilites that don't involve heat?   It would be neat if someone made a gasketed, threaded insert that would expand when an NPT fitting is inserted.  Insert it like a grommet, then add the fitting to lock it to the sides.  An angled lip would pull the flange down onto the gasket.  Anyone ever seen such a beast?

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