In an earlier post, we discussed interchange for the quick connector used on the fan clutch. Pictured below is the commercial equivalent of 4730-00-900-3296 [4730009003296] (Figure 178, Item 23), which is simply a 1/8″ x 1/8″ NPT nipple.
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Although there are varying opinions on pipe dopes v. teflon tape, we prefer to use Rectorseal #5. It does come second only to anti-sieze at managing to make a mess, but we have successfully used this material for decades without encountering leaks.
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Pictured below is the nipple and the quick disconnect discussed in the earlier posting. This is essentially one half of what is shown as Item 7 in Figure 178, and has been assembled to the fan clutch.
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Below is the quick disconnect connected together along with hose 4720-01-189-0853 [4720011890853]. Note we have applied Rectorseal to all pipe threads.
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