Plugs for flare fittings?

[Clarence L.Snyder]

BUTLER, Tom wrote:
> 
> 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
> >
> >
> > --
> > Steve Ravet
> > ARM, INC
> > steve.ravet at arm.com
> > www.arm.com
Cut the fittings off the current AIR tubes and thread them to take a
pipe plug or a bolt.On some models you have to cut the pipe off, leaving
the stub in the nut and thread the pipe. I've done it both ways.