Water pump / steam line mod Has anyone done the mod and has pictures or info on it. Im looking for any links on here but cant find anything that really explains it. If you can help me out that would be appricated. Thanks |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod You drill and tap a barbed fitting to the flat spot over the upper port. Nothing special about it Be careful because the alum is very thin there and easy to strip. A 90* fits best Alternatively if you have the stock 3rd gen radiator, check the heater core return port to see if its threaded. If it is, screw a barbed fitting directly in there and run the steam line to it. Saves you the trouble of permanently altering your pump |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by 6SIX6
(Post 5091666)
Has anyone done the mod and has pictures or info on it. Im looking for any links on here but cant find anything that really explains it. If you can help me out that would be appricated. Thanks And Pocket...his waterpump doesn't have a flat spot over the upper port. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by Z28 MeTaL HeAd
(Post 5092045)
Dude, i told you I would do this for you... And Pocket...his waterpump doesn't have a flat spot over the upper port. LOL i know you did just trying to get ahead of the game before the snow falls. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 3 Attachment(s) well I did the mod and since I havnt seen a water pump like mine on here I thought id share some pics of how i did it. Notice the top of my pump is rounded and not flat like a average LS fbody water pump. Heres some pics if anyone needs to know how to do it in the future Attachment 380090 Attachment 380091 Attachment 380092 |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod where did you get that fitting from? partnumber? |
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Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by rock861261
(Post 5105080)
where did you get that fitting from? partnumber? |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod The part I posted is the actual part I ordered and used on my Holley fuel pump. It's a 3/8" NPT to 3/8" barb but you can find them in any combo. Remember to use the correct NPT tap and a little Teflon tape. The key is to tap the hole progressively larger and test fitting your fitting so that it seals at the angle you want it to. Meaning so that the barb is pointing in the direction you want it to while still sealing properly. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod What did you guys do if your 3rd gen radiator isnt threaded? |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by rock861261
(Post 5111107)
What did you guys do if your 3rd gen radiator isnt threaded? |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod hahaha But Ill still have a big hole in my radiator return port ;) |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 2 Attachment(s) Do you have a port just under the overflow port? If you do mine came plugged when I bought it last year. Its a rubber cap with a hose clamp on it. If you need to plug it just use a piece of hose and a bolt in one end with a couple hose clamps. heres a pic of mine with the 3rd gen rad. Only pic I got at the moment Attachment 379705 Heres a pic of the waterpump on the car just got to get a longer hose to connect them Attachment 379706 |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod Thats what I have there a port im trying to connect it to the steam tube but its unthreaded and I want it to be decent no jb weld lol... I Might try and look for a tee or some kind of reducer |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod what i did for mine was put a short piece of rubber hose on the port on the rad and put a brass fitting in it with a nipple on it and some clamps and ran my steam line to it. i can get pics if you want. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 1 Attachment(s) Here's my idea for it. Attachment 230302 I found a tee at the auto parts store that should work nicely. I used a short rubber nipple between it and the radiator, run the steam line to the smaller side and will cap off the other side of the tee. It probably won't look all that great, but should do the job nicely. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod It will do the job yes and as long as you dont mind the ways it looks who cares. I did mine with the water pump MOD as I cant stand having lines, tubes, wiring ETC going all over the place. It drives me nuts and in my mind makes my motor look cheap. Thats just me and maybe im too anal for my own good |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by dprest68
(Post 5111823)
Here's my idea for it. Attachment 230302 I found a tee at the auto parts store that should work nicely. I used a short rubber nipple between it and the radiator, run the steam line to the smaller side and will cap off the other side of the tee. It probably won't look all that great, but should do the job nicely. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod Even with clamps? I'll have to check, but I thought it was a heater hose tee for... "the F word". Um, a Ford product :D |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod I'll go get some pics of what I did on mine |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 2 Attachment(s) here ya go Attachment 379675 Attachment 379676 used something like this http://www.1st-product.com/uploads/2...for-gas-37.jpg |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod that looks like its a pretty solid solution if you dont want to drill the pump for sure. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 1 Attachment(s) The vacuum cap where I put the arrow will blow right off its not going to work. You can either put a bolt into another piece of hose with clamps or get an elbow etc but that little cap will not work |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by cam-
(Post 5112889)
The vacuum cap where I put the arrow will blow right off its not going to work. You can either put a bolt into another piece of hose with clamps or get an elbow etc but that little cap will not work |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by Screamin86
(Post 5112194)
here ya go http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...6/DSCN0771.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...6/DSCN0772.jpg used something like this http://www.1st-product.com/uploads/2...for-gas-37.jpg |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod Seems to work pretty good so far |
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Re: Water pump / steam line mod Going to thread a hose barb into the side? |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by Jaysz28
(Post 5113872)
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Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by dprest68
(Post 5113905)
Going to thread a hose barb into the side? |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 3 Attachment(s) Ok, here is what I came in the mail from Summit Autometer radiator hose adapter part #2282 ($50 shipped) I had to go buy a 3/8 to 1/4 npt adapter, then a 90 to get what you see here. ($15 at Ace Hardware) then found a suitable place that didn't interfere with my CAI and cut the hose there. I am using the stock 4th gen upper hose. Cut out about 1/2" to get it perfect. now surprisingly this made filling up motor with coolant very easy. I disconnected the adapter, and just pivoted the upper hose thats still attached to the waterpump straight up, and filled the block. The air came up the steam tube, and once coolant started running out of the adapter, I stopped and connected everything. Added a little more to the radiator and I was done.... |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 1 Attachment(s) I still had to add some coolant after I fired up the motor..... had to burp the heater core too..... still, a lot easier than the last time I replaced the water pump two years ago or so.... the adapter is above the TB, and it is upstream from the motor too. I am really happy with this so far and it seems to fit a lot better than the ls1 radiator I was using. Just a cleaner look for me....... Last pic |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod That looks real nice you should get some of those black spring clamps though... Its a great option Its pretty high priced though |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod Nice! i like that, but damn thats pricey :/ |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod I like there are a few options now in this thread for everyone to try. I will try to get a pic of mine tonight when I finish it as I just got some line today for it |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 1 Attachment(s) Heres mine done. To me its super clean and you wont even see it as thats what I wanted Attachment 379057 |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod Looks good |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by Screamin86
(Post 5112194)
here ya go http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...6/DSCN0771.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...6/DSCN0772.jpg used something like this http://www.1st-product.com/uploads/2...for-gas-37.jpg looks similar to mine. I did this when I did the swap. but I had a chunk of brass and made it one piece . I think there was a picture of it in one of the posts |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod Hey guys, I am looking at my steam tube options, does drilling and putting a fitting on the water pump actually work? I would think that is creates a mixing flow in the coolant...no? |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod 1 Attachment(s) I saw this on eBay the other day and thought about ordering one. Is it harmful to run this line from one side of the head to the other like this without having to tap into the water pumper or radiator or some other coolant source? |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod I wouldnt recommend it. Its a steam line to relieve hot spots from the 4 corners of the cyl heads and greatly aids in bleeding the coolant system. It does show some promise in the design Id grab two of them for a 4 corner setup, then cut and tee the crossover lines. Port it to the WP like shown or radiator |
This is the best solution, IMO. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...ine-steam2.jpg Wish I would have know about it before doing my swaps. It's what I'm going to be using in the LS swap in the '57. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by Jaysz28
(Post 5115154)
I still had to add some coolant after I fired up the motor..... had to burp the heater core too..... still, a lot easier than the last time I replaced the water pump two years ago or so.... the adapter is above the TB, and it is upstream from the motor too. I am really happy with this so far and it seems to fit a lot better than the ls1 radiator I was using. Just a cleaner look for me....... Last pic I know this is old, but did you still drill and tap your water pump? I like the set up you went with, I just dont want to have to drill into my waterpump if I can avoid it. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod Nope, I did not drill my waterpump I specifically wanted to avoid that route just in case I am out of town with the car and the waterpump craps out on me........ I usually carry enough tools to change a waterpump, but not to drill and tap one.... lol |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod Haha, I can relate. Where did you connect it at, the throttle body? Thanks. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by five7kid
(Post 5696958)
This is the best solution, IMO. Wish I would have know about it before doing my swaps. It's what I'm going to be using in the LS swap in the '57. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by redmaroz
(Post 5888792)
Haha, I can relate. Where did you connect it at, the throttle body? Thanks. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by redmaroz
(Post 5888487)
I know this is old, but did you still drill and tap your water pump? I like the set up you went with, I just dont want to have to drill into my waterpump if I can avoid it. |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod
Originally Posted by Pocket
(Post 5889647)
If you dont want to drill it then use the radiator port above. If you take the hose off and look inside, most late 3rd gen radiators are threaded inside, so put a barb on and port it there |
Re: Water pump / steam line mod I tapped the bottom of the water outlet by the thermostat, that way the steam is pulled into the radiator and if I need to change the pump, I can do it without having to modify it. Don't need to change the outlet too often. I bent a nice piece of 1/4" stainless tube to go under the TB then down along the WP then down and around the outlet, but behind the nipples for the heater. If you weren't looking for it, you would never know it is there. I wanted to keep from putting another hose/tube to the radiator |
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