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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Can anyone tell me the size connectors that the transmission lines go into the stock radiator are? I need to know the top and bottom connector. I am thinking it is 3/8' male on both?????
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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not sure, but it think it will be bigger than 3/8. the lines themselves are 3/8, so the threads are probably more like 1/2 or 9/16, and wrench size is probably about 5/8. seach for the check valve delete thread. squirrels posted some pics and fitting sizes recently.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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You might find the answer here: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ve-delete.html
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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i have already read aim4squirrels post about the check valve delete,,,that is what got me into this... I am going to replace the connector all the way in the radiator...i am wanting to put a "barbed" 3/8' on the hose end that goes to the radiator...and needed to know the thread/connector size that actually screws into the radiator...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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the easiest and cheapest thing to do, is just use a tubing cutter on the existing connectors. then slip a new 3/8 hose over them and the hard lines and clamp it. you don't need barbs.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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thanks for the reply....just seems like the barbed end would hold better...isn't the PSI line under alot of pressure?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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Make the hose long enough to double clamp each end and you should be OK.
 
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