81 Converter question
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81 Converter question
Hi all ,
the saga continues....
Im gathering from some Catalytic Converter suppliers that I will need to cut my existing air pump line and use some high temp hose to run that line to the new air fitting on the new converter....make sense.?
The new converters seem to come with the tube welded to the side.
My original one is screwed in the side and has the metal tubing as one peice connected to it. So , I guess I have to saw that tube and connect a little peice of hose to run it to the new converter - yes?
Thanks
Kevin
[Modified by ksems, 4:48 PM 3/17/2002]
the saga continues....
Im gathering from some Catalytic Converter suppliers that I will need to cut my existing air pump line and use some high temp hose to run that line to the new air fitting on the new converter....make sense.?
The new converters seem to come with the tube welded to the side.
My original one is screwed in the side and has the metal tubing as one peice connected to it. So , I guess I have to saw that tube and connect a little peice of hose to run it to the new converter - yes?
Thanks
Kevin
[Modified by ksems, 4:48 PM 3/17/2002]
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Re: 81 Converter question (ksems)
ksems; I used some SS pipe fittings that use a ferrule. these are 304 stainless and allow for both tubes to connect to tubes. This way I can remove and put back if I need to. Parker Fitting and Swagelok make stainless connectors that will fit yours also. I would not recommend welding, removal would be a pain in the butt. You should have a local supplier that can help you find the right part numbers. It would be really in expensive and repairable later if needed. You might get by with brass, but with the heat I'd go stainless, 304 or 316. Hope this helps :smash:
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From: MN-C3, AZ-C7
Re: 81 Converter question (ksems)
All I did was push the fitting on the line from the engine up a few inches and pushed the High temp tubing
over the flared end. This way If someone wants to reinstall the original some day everything is still there
uncut.
Later,
JU
over the flared end. This way If someone wants to reinstall the original some day everything is still there
uncut.
Later,
JU
