1967 intake manifold hose fitting

[terry speth]

I have a 427 390hp engine. Has anyone replaced the hose fitting in front of the intake manifold that connects the hose from the manifold to the water pump. It apears to be a press fit connector. The fitting I recieved from zip does not fit snug enough for a good seal Am i doing this right.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1967 intake manifold hose fitting

terry-----

Yes, you are correct. For 1967 the fitting in BOTH the manifold and the waterpump for the bypass connection was a PRESS-FIT type fitting. Usually, the biggest problem is getting the old fitting out. Getting the new one in, once the old is removed, is not usually too difficult.

However, the fitting has to be a TIGHT interference fit. It should NOT be loose and you should not be able to press it in with just the force of your hands.

[terry speth]

Re: 1967 intake manifold hose fitting

Thanks Joe. The fitting does push in and pulls out easilly, may be a coat of paint will give me the snugness I need.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1967 intake manifold hose fitting

terry------

Forget it. The paint will NEVER provide a sufficient interference fit and a seal. I'd look for another nipple. You might even be able to get one of these in a good auto parts supply store.