Tricky Dick - Metal Tee
Pro Wrench
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: NE PA
A metal valve stem would work, I have a drawer full of them. I still have my plastic one for 4-5 years now...replaced the screw once since I put it in.
If you guys need the factory "T"...I see them all the time when I hit the junkyard. Some are like new. I'll grab them when they look good.
If you guys need the factory "T"...I see them all the time when I hit the junkyard. Some are like new. I'll grab them when they look good.
TReK
Joined: Feb 2013
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It's overkill, but simple 1/8" NPT threads and bobs your uncle. I wouldn't spend $18.99 like on the site below. This style valve (or very similar) is used in baseboard/hydronic home heating systems so it's off to HD, Lowe's or plumbing supply store!!!
> https://www.yourcustomcar.com/coolan...der-valve.html
And if you want the "brake bleeder screw" option get one like in pic 1. That is a "Brake Caliper Bleed Screw Repair Kit" from any auto parts store, summit racing, etc. Uses the same 1/8" NPT threads.
NAPA : #UP BF117 OR something like a DORMAN: # 13196
Last edited by OverRover; Jan 6, 2018 at 10:02 PM.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Southwestern Virginia
https://smile.amazon.com/Vermont-Ame...2F4%22+npt+tap
Just grab this and tap the tee yourself if you want to add a bleed screw. Then you can even take the bleed screw out of the factory tee and plug it in, or grab a brass one like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Anderson-Me...F4%22+npt+plug
Any auto parts store should carry that brass plug and any hardware store worth their salt should have the tap. Hell, auto parts store might even have the tap. Should be a 15 minute job.
Just grab this and tap the tee yourself if you want to add a bleed screw. Then you can even take the bleed screw out of the factory tee and plug it in, or grab a brass one like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Anderson-Me...F4%22+npt+plug
Any auto parts store should carry that brass plug and any hardware store worth their salt should have the tap. Hell, auto parts store might even have the tap. Should be a 15 minute job.
Pro Wrench
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,709
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From: NE PA
https://smile.amazon.com/Vermont-Ame...2F4%22+npt+tap
Just grab this and tap the tee yourself if you want to add a bleed screw. Then you can even take the bleed screw out of the factory tee and plug it in, or grab a brass one like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Anderson-Me...F4%22+npt+plug
Any auto parts store should carry that brass plug and any hardware store worth their salt should have the tap. Hell, auto parts store might even have the tap. Should be a 15 minute job.
Just grab this and tap the tee yourself if you want to add a bleed screw. Then you can even take the bleed screw out of the factory tee and plug it in, or grab a brass one like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Anderson-Me...F4%22+npt+plug
Any auto parts store should carry that brass plug and any hardware store worth their salt should have the tap. Hell, auto parts store might even have the tap. Should be a 15 minute job.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Michigan
Hate to say this...but if this is truly the case...you've definitely, by a long shot, hands down, unenquizocally, without a shread of doubt...bought the wrong vehicle...lol.
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Pro Wrench
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Fall City, WA
Did my second bleed this morning and checked the height, I was mistaken at thinking there was 1". It appears that this tee actually sits at the same height as the alt. I suppose you could put the valve on the back side or check to see what the gap is with the hood closed but, I have video games to play and not too worried about it as I doubt I will need the bleed valve.
