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what size-coolant hole in 351W intake?

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moonraker

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I need help - can someone tell me what size thread (what adapter) I need to connect heater hose to the hole in lower intake on 351W engine? I live in Russia and I'm not very good at AN or standard threads....
in the picture it's right below blue fuel rail adapter...
 

68stang351

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I can't remember what it is, but we sell them at work, I'll check and see what it is. I'm pretty sure it is a pipe thread.

If no one answers by about 6 PM Central US time tomorrow I will post it up.
 

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I'ts either a 3/8" npt or 1/2" npt. Older Mustangs used 3/8 npt heater hose fittings but most newer intakes are tapped for 1/2". Almost all heater hose fittings in the after market are 1/2" npt. If it is bigger than the temp sender then it is 1/2" npt.
 

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NPT = National Pipe Thread.
 

moonraker

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Thank you all!
It looks like 1/2" NPT
 

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Aftermarket intakes usually use a larger hole than the factory ones. National Parts Depot makes a factory style fitting to fit the larger aftermarket hole.
 

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Glad someone came through because I forgot to look.
 
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