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goat_guy · 10-01-2004, 02:15 PM

I just purchased a 9"x7"x1" Heater core, and it has 3\4" fittings. Would putting 1/2"clearflex in boiling water be enough to make it stretch over the fittings? The tubing is on its way, but I am not sure if it will work with the fittings I have. If it doesnt fit, would shrinking the tube via a pair of pliers then sealing it with epoxy be a somewhat viable approach? I am resistant to getting barbs on it, as it is an aluminum core. I am aware of the corrosion factor of having an aluminum core, and will have a large amount of zinc as a sacrificial annode in my resevoir. But would 1\2" clearflex be able to fit over a 3\4" fitting? Thanks for your help!

Brian

10-01-2004, 02:15 PM	#1
goat_guy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY Posts: 9	1\2" tubing on 3\4" fitting? I just purchased a 9"x7"x1" Heater core, and it has 3\4" fittings. Would putting 1/2"clearflex in boiling water be enough to make it stretch over the fittings? The tubing is on its way, but I am not sure if it will work with the fittings I have. If it doesnt fit, would shrinking the tube via a pair of pliers then sealing it with epoxy be a somewhat viable approach? I am resistant to getting barbs on it, as it is an aluminum core. I am aware of the corrosion factor of having an aluminum core, and will have a large amount of zinc as a sacrificial annode in my resevoir. But would 1\2" clearflex be able to fit over a 3\4" fitting? Thanks for your help! Brian