Coolant bottle fittings?
Hi all,
NO offense to Lockwood, but I picked up my official coolant overflow bottle from the local bike store, but what are you using for the vent fittings? No offense to Lockwood, but they want $54 for the hose nipple.
Hi all,
NO offense to Lockwood, but I picked up my official coolant overflow bottle from the local bike store, but what are you using for the vent fittings? No offense to Lockwood, but they want $54 for the hose nipple.
by Kevin Stewart » Yesterday
I've used polypropylene bulkhead fittings in the past on overflow bottles. Something like these on ebay.
by Kevin Stewart » Yesterday
I've used polypropylene bulkhead fittings in the past on overflow bottles. Something like these on ebay.
by Walt » Yesterday
by Steve Crewdog » Yesterday
Thanks gang,
found these fittings: Joywayus 1/4" Hose Barb Bulkhead Fitting Thru-Bulk Head Hex Union Brass Fitting with Flat Washer Gasket Water/Fuel/Air (Pack of 5) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP1WLKBZ/ref=twister_B07XTDKR42?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
to go with these bottles: 17oz/500ml Wide Mouth Plastic Bottles with Airtight Lids, Graduated Food Grade Leak Proof PP Containers Jars for Water Sample Lab Reagent Liquid Medicine Storage (Transparent, 2 Pcs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQTPNSD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
by Sean Griffin » Yesterday
You do not need a "vent fitting" on the overflow bottle.
An small opening, about 2-3mm, in the cap, is sufficient to allow air out as coolant level rises (hot) and back in again, when level drops (cools) & also keeps internal pressure equal to external as aircraft climes & descends .
As long as you do not overfill the bottle, about 1/3-1/2 , there will never be a coolant spill, unless you overheat the engine. Should you overheat the engine you will have bigger worries to attend to, compared with a a coolant spill.
A vent fitting & tube, is a unnecessary - wont do any harm or good😈
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