Plugs for flare fittings?

[Steve W.]

Steve,
   If you plan on not putting the air back on just use a standard 1/4 inch
pipe plug. If you want to be able to replace it later find a couple of AIR
lines and cut them up to make plugs. Or go all out and have the holes welded
shut and grind them off smooth. I've used both to replace rusted manifolds
on older vehicles.

Steve W.


>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
>
>
>--
>Steve Ravet
>ARM, INC
>steve.ravet at arm.com
>www.arm.com
>