Recommendations heater hoses on vintage air
02-09-2016, 08:06 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Recommendations heater hoses on vintage air
I am in the process of installing a vintage air system and realized that the heater hose fitting on thier core are both 5/8". Obviously an issue when the line coming off my water pump is 3/4"
Considering 2 courses of action but am open to anything.
1. Swap water pump fitting to a 5/8 fitting from summit and run new 5/8 lines through out.
2. install an adapter part way down line to drop my 3/4 line to a 5/8.
Have another questions as well:
Are the shut off valves part of the factory set up or where they added to the lines afterward? Do I need them with the vintage air set up?
Appreciate any input and have a great day
Considering 2 courses of action but am open to anything.
1. Swap water pump fitting to a 5/8 fitting from summit and run new 5/8 lines through out.
2. install an adapter part way down line to drop my 3/4 line to a 5/8.
Have another questions as well:
Are the shut off valves part of the factory set up or where they added to the lines afterward? Do I need them with the vintage air set up?
Appreciate any input and have a great day
02-09-2016, 08:44 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
My experience, ...
I am in the process of installing a vintage air system and realized that the heater hose fitting on thier core are both 5/8". Obviously an issue when the line coming off my water pump is 3/4"
Considering 2 courses of action but am open to anything.
1. Swap water pump fitting to a 5/8 fitting from summit and run new 5/8 lines through out.
2. install an adapter part way down line to drop my 3/4 line to a 5/8.
Have another questions as well:
Are the shut off valves part of the factory set up or where they added to the lines afterward? Do I need them with the vintage air set up?
Appreciate any input and have a great day
Considering 2 courses of action but am open to anything.
1. Swap water pump fitting to a 5/8 fitting from summit and run new 5/8 lines through out.
2. install an adapter part way down line to drop my 3/4 line to a 5/8.
Have another questions as well:
Are the shut off valves part of the factory set up or where they added to the lines afterward? Do I need them with the vintage air set up?
Appreciate any input and have a great day
*discovered the same 5/8" instead of 3/4" on my 68 install.
I decided to install the 5/8x3/4 reducer as I had one on hand, local auto parts store stocks them
I did give VA some feedback on the hose mismatch, not the first person I think.
*I am planning on installing another VA soon on another 68 and will do the same thing since my aluminum expansion tank has 3/4 connections. I suppose if you do not have an expansion tank you could put in all 5/8" fittings on w/p and intake.
*VA supplies their own heater control valve which hooks into their controls. I did not install a manual shutoff valve in the heater hose like I would without VA. So, I relied on the VA shutoff valve which seemed to work ok.
Hope this helps and VA make a great product I think. VA is also very helpful with tech questions if you call.
Good luck with the install.
Last edited by 20mercury; 02-09-2016 at 08:46 PM.
02-10-2016, 10:06 AM
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
Appreciate this input. I am planning on installing a 5/8 fitting at the pump and am happy to hear that their shutoff is good.
I also spoke with VA and vented that this is not mentioned in the instructions and/or parts are not included to fix the issue. Its easy enough to fix on my end, but it should be covered in a kit that is sold as a direct fit for a specific car.
Other than this the install has been fairly seamless
I also spoke with VA and vented that this is not mentioned in the instructions and/or parts are not included to fix the issue. Its easy enough to fix on my end, but it should be covered in a kit that is sold as a direct fit for a specific car.
Other than this the install has been fairly seamless
Last edited by CPTCroaker; 02-10-2016 at 10:07 AM.
02-10-2016, 10:52 AM
#4
Melting Slicks
Agree!
Appreciate this input. I am planning on installing a 5/8 fitting at the pump and am happy to hear that their shutoff is good.
I also spoke with VA and vented that this is not mentioned in the instructions and/or parts are not included to fix the issue. Its easy enough to fix on my end, but it should be covered in a kit that is sold as a direct fit for a specific car.
Other than this the install has been fairly seamless
I also spoke with VA and vented that this is not mentioned in the instructions and/or parts are not included to fix the issue. Its easy enough to fix on my end, but it should be covered in a kit that is sold as a direct fit for a specific car.
Other than this the install has been fairly seamless
Good luck with the install, the cold air is worth it!
02-19-2018, 10:53 AM
#5
Intermediate
I am in the process of installing a vintage air system and realized that the heater hose fitting on thier core are both 5/8". Obviously an issue when the line coming off my water pump is 3/4"
Considering 2 courses of action but am open to anything.
1. Swap water pump fitting to a 5/8 fitting from summit and run new 5/8 lines through out.
2. install an adapter part way down line to drop my 3/4 line to a 5/8.
Have another questions as well:
Are the shut off valves part of the factory set up or where they added to the lines afterward? Do I need them with the vintage air set up?
Appreciate any input and have a great day
Considering 2 courses of action but am open to anything.
1. Swap water pump fitting to a 5/8 fitting from summit and run new 5/8 lines through out.
2. install an adapter part way down line to drop my 3/4 line to a 5/8.
Have another questions as well:
Are the shut off valves part of the factory set up or where they added to the lines afterward? Do I need them with the vintage air set up?
Appreciate any input and have a great day
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