I found a 45 degree elbow barbed heater hose fitting for 5/8" i.d hose & 1/2" i.d. @ threaded end online. The only problem is they want $25 for the fitting and $18 to ship it (3-day...not even overnight!). Granted, it's a stainless steel little beauty, but I'd be happy with a rusty p.o.s., as long as it's solid so I can paint it. This is for a 53 F-100 w/ 215 I-six. Anyone know a source for this piece? The local auto stores around here don't have anything like this in their catalogs.

 

That's a fairly common plumbing fitting if you want it in brass. I doubt the big box home improvement places (Lowes, Home Despot) will have it, but if you have a plumbing supply place nearby, they should. You might have to get it with a 3/8" NPT end and use a 3/8" to 1/2" reducing bushing - no big deal. If you can't find it locally, McMaster-Carr sells them (part number 53525K52) but you have to buy a pack of 5 for $14.19 plus shipping of probably $5 to $8.

 

Very good, many thanks

jvmcc

 

JVMCC

Try a radiator shop, they probably have some old heater cores laying around that you could rob a neck from. (I know this to be true, since I'm in the business.) To keep the hose from slipping off, just get them to put a couple of dabs of solder at each end, 180 degrees apart, then use good hose clamps.
HTH

 

I bought fittings like you discribe in nylon at local Car Quest store. Other auto parts store should also have them. My sales slip say's they are from EDELMAN,Mine cost about a buck apiece. Various sizes and shapes NAPA???
caddy 53

 

You could make one out of copper pipe fittings. Flare the end of the tubing slightly to act as a hose retainer.

Junkyards are also an excellent source for odd fittings and fastener hardware.

 

check the DIY stores in the plastic plumbing and lawn sprinkler areas for barbed fittings.