Running headers dry

« **on:** October 06, 2014, 07:47:38 PM »

So I'm not running water lines on my Bassett's and think I need to plug the water intake holes on each of the tubes. Does anyone know off the top of their head what size bolts I would need to buy to do this?

Thanks.

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« **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2014, 07:49:36 PM »

Quote from: NastyNate on October 06, 2014, 07:47:38 PM

So I'm not running water lines on my Bassett's and think I need to plug the water intake holes on each of the tubes. Does anyone know off the top of their head what size bolts I would need to buy to do this?

Thanks.

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You need 1/8" pipe plugs, but you should also braze the weeper holes closed... No one ever does, but that cold air can be a killer...

GT

« **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2014, 08:18:19 PM »

Those brass plugs ain't cheap either.

"Stupid move...shouldn't have done that"

« **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2014, 08:24:21 PM »

Quote from: GeneralLee on October 06, 2014, 08:18:19 PM

Those brass plugs ain't cheap either.

"Stupid move...shouldn't have done that"

Should be like $1.80 each..... You only need 8...

GT

« **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2014, 08:35:44 PM »

Also make sure to check them often. They come loose, if one falls out, you will know... I always carry a few extras...

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« **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2014, 08:56:17 PM »

Quote from: MorePower on October 06, 2014, 08:35:44 PM

Also make sure to check them often. They come loose, if one falls out, you will know... I always carry a few extras...

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I use bolts with lock washers. 👍👍👍👍

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« **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2014, 09:20:24 PM »

Quote from: MorePower on October 06, 2014, 08:35:44 PM

Also make sure to check them often. They come loose, if one falls out, you will know... I always carry a few extras...

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Screw them in with a small blob of High temp RTV...

« **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2014, 04:35:21 AM »

Or what they said

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« **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:58:40 AM »

Quote from: GT Jets on October 06, 2014, 07:49:36 PM

You need 1/8" pipe plugs, but you should also braze the weeper holes closed... No one ever does, but that cold air can be a killer...

GT

Thanks GT

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« **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:35:40 AM »

Quote from: GT Jets on October 06, 2014, 08:24:21 PM

Should be like $1.80 each..... You only need 8...

GT

Guess I've been getting screwed...bought them twice for 2 different sets. Almost 3.50 a piece. Where do you get them for a buck 80?

"Stupid move...shouldn't have done that"

« **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:07:24 PM »

Quote from: GeneralLee on October 07, 2014, 09:35:40 AM

Guess I've been getting screwed...bought them twice for 2 different sets. Almost 3.50 a piece. Where do you get them for a buck 80?

"Stupid move...shouldn't have done that"

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« **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:15:22 PM »

Just curious, why would anyone want to run them dry unless in a full time racer?

« **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:49:30 PM »

That's what I was thinkin???

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« **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:13:22 PM »

I love the idea of getting them coated and NEVER half to worry about milk shaking a 100$ worth of oil again..👍👍

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« **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:35:12 PM »

Quote from: GlassCutter on October 07, 2014, 06:15:22 PM

Just curious, why would anyone want to run them dry unless in a full time racer?

Quote from: mobboss on October 07, 2014, 06:49:30 PM

That's what I was thinkin???

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Less water in the bilge.
Less clean up on the transom.
Less plumbing.
Less risk of reversion.
One less thing to adjust.
So go right ahead and inject away!

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« **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:38:56 PM »

Baaaboom!! 😊

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« **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:17:14 PM »

Don't get me wrong.
I'm all for either way.

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« **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:42:13 PM »

Don't they get too hot after running for periods of time?

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« **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:54:02 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on October 07, 2014, 08:17:14 PM

Don't get me wrong.
I'm all for either way.

-beerjet-

Isn't that normal for you?

« **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:58:39 PM »

Quote from: Horizonjet on October 07, 2014, 08:42:13 PM

Don't they get too hot after running for periods of time?

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Of course.
One thing to think about is that they are in an open engine compartment, air is constantly blowing across them and unlike cast manifolds, won't retain as much heat.
Do not take this the wrong way, they will get hot!
Generally not hot enough to cause damage to the gunnels.

-beerjet-

« **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:00:33 PM »

Quote from: svssr95 on October 07, 2014, 08:54:02 PM

Isn't that normal for you?

As long as it ain't incest or country line dancing, I'll try anything twice.

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« **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:05:40 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on October 07, 2014, 09:00:33 PM

As long as it ain't incest or country line dancing, I'll try anything twice.

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Party on Garth..........

« **Reply #22 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:49:06 PM »

Quote from: vintage240zracer on October 07, 2014, 06:07:24 PM

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Got mine from Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Anderson-Metals-56115-Fitting-Countersunk/dp/B002SAS0BG/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1412730357&sr=1-1&keywords=1%2F8+brass+plug
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I figured you could get them cheaper online but aren't they usually 3 something at local stores...

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« **Reply #23 on:** October 07, 2014, 11:14:20 PM »

Quote from: GeneralLee on October 07, 2014, 09:49:06 PM

I figured you could get them cheaper online but aren't they usually 3 something at local stores...

"Stupid move...shouldn't have done that"

I normally buy fittings by the box and get them at a wholesale price because I work for a contractor, but retail on an 1/8" plug is like $2.

GT

« **Reply #24 on:** October 12, 2014, 02:36:17 PM »

I've run headers in cars for years and never gave a thought about overheating or damaging things under the hood. So if they are exposed to open air wouldn't they run even cooler? I thought the only reason for injection of water was to keep the chrome from blueing. Am I wrong?

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