Stainless Steel Heater Hose Barbs

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Marlin,
I still have the original barb in my block. I read somewhere that getting the old one out is a bitch and that I should just leave well enough alone.

Everything else in my cooling system the tubes, hoses and water pump I have replaced. This barb seems like a potential weak link due to some day leak.

Is there a way to remove the original barb without drilling it out?
Jeff
PS:
How about a pic or 2 of your new barb?

Marlin,
I will not start this project until I get your new replacement. Will send you a PM for details.
I am sure that just like your thermostat/manifold piece that the heater hose barb is also a fine piece of your excellent craftsmanship. But being a visual kind of person would still like to see a pic or 2.

Jeff

...You want Pictures, You get Pictures! I'll even show how these Beauties are Created! $25. is a Introductory Price. This Stainless is Very Hard on My Tooling and the Cost is sure to Go Up in Time!

Marlin

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6 The rest of these Pictures show the Stainless Barb next to the Original 'Type'. Can You tell the Difference? I don't know where the Plated 'Mild' Steel piece was made, and I really Don't care, now there's a replacement! The 'cheap' piece has a thinwall with flashing around the rim that appears to look thicker than it really is. The Stainless is Polished to a Perfect Fit!
Right to the .001"!
Are there any other Questions?

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Beautiful work, Marlin.

Well done...

WoW Marlin, Very very nice.
PM sent to you.
Jeff