Water Inlet Elbow

[1970mule]

do i need to buy the factory one, like this
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-10657_302_water_inlet_elbow__gold_zinc_.htm

or, can i just go to a hardware store and get a brass one that is similar. is the factory one special?

 

[Broncobowsher]

I always have been using hardware store brass without issues for years on countless projects.

 

[blubuckaroo]

A good auto part store will have it. I got mine from NAPA. I found several chrome ones at autozone & pep boys type stores but didn't want pimp stuff on my motor.

 

[Pa PITT]

I sold them when I had my parts house ...Everco brand had them .

 

[DonsBolt]

A good auto part store will have it. I got mine from NAPA. I found several chrome ones at autozone & pep boys type stores but didn't want pimp stuff on my motor.

Since I needed a taller one, I found this Bling stainless one

 

[stock1970]

some of the on line early bronco stores have them but they want 17bucs plus shipping pushing the price to 23.. napa and o rielly have them but they usually half to order and will have it the next day for around 10.. the only think is the outside diameter is an exact match but the inside hole/diameter is smaller.. I went ahead and got one anyways and it works fine so far... you will half to take you part in and or know the size of the threads ect.. good luck..

 

[904Bronco]

The threads in the manifold are 3/8" pipe

I got a replacement at my Brother's auto parts store, felt that it needed to be a little higher off the manifold, short brass nipple and brass coupling... Never saw the stainless bling special ;D

 

[blubuckaroo]

You have to have a helpful counter person. The correct name is heater hose elbow, 90*, 5/8" hose, 1/2"" NPT. If you get the one with the 3/8" threaded end you'll have to use a reducer.

 

[Broncobowsher]

The threads in the manifold are 3/8" pipe

I got a replacement at my Brother's auto parts store, felt that it needed to be a little higher off the manifold, short brass nipple and brass coupling... Never saw the stainless bling special ;D

3/8" is for the temp sending unit
1/2" is for the heater hose