Plugs for flare fittings?

[BUTLER, Tom]

JB Weld perhaps?

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	steve ravet [SMTP:steve.ravet at arm.com]
> Sent:	Friday, February 05, 1999 6:00 AM
> To:	diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject:	Plugs for flare fittings?
> 
> If I wanted to remove the AIR pump on my V8 S-10 conversion, then I'd
> have to find some flare plugs to plug the holes in the exhaust manifold
> where the AIR connects, right?  Any suggestions on where to find
> something like that?  I've called plumbing and A/C suppliers in my area
> and can't come up with anything.  A few places told me that if they had
> them, they'd only be in brass.  If I can find brass ones, would they
> work?  The manifold is cast iron and the AIR tubes are stainless.  Will
> brass take the heat cycling and temps?
> 
> I know I could replace the manifold also, but I'd rather just plug the
> one I have.
> 
> thanks,
> --steve
> 
> 
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> Steve Ravet
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