Billet Coolant Bleeder Fill Cap

Received mine in the mail today and installed it, VERY NICE PIECE!! It was very snug but it went on by holding the cap and racheting it on through the piece. No issues here. Very happy with the look.
 
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Mine arrived today too. Looks great. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with.
 
Bleeder Fill Cap Install tips

Just a reminder for anyone that may not have had this part off their engine yet - the bleed bolt can be very tight, mainly from corrosion over the years. In order to avoid twisting/damaging the brass standoff it screws into, there is a 3/4" hex shoulder on it at the top, right under the cap. I use an open end 3/4" wrench to hold it from twisting and a 1/2" wrench or socket on the bolt. Note that used caps are brittle and can't take much handling.

The bolt's threads are approximately 1" long. When the bolt is removed, confirm that the bleed hole is clear - clean/probe it open if not. The hole is in the center of the end where it travels up the bolt to a horizontal hole that exists on either side, approximately 3/16" inch below the shoulder that holds the cap. I always fill the bleed tube whenever I R & R just the bleed screw.

And as always, work on a cool engine any time you open the cooling system.
 
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Got mine last night, looks sweet. Now since I have a little epoxy paint I believe I will dab a little red and white in the lettering, do a quik bake and whalla more pizzaz to the thunder chicken!
 
Greg,

Are these available in chrome yet? Or, do you have a time line of when they will be made available.
 
Nettlesd said:
Greg,

Are these available in chrome yet? Or, do you have a time line of when they will be made available.
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Duane,

I'll add the chrome and contrast options to my store on Tuesday or Wednesday for ordering. I was just waiting on a little feedback about fitment and whether or not they actually sealed. The initial ones I made were a little tight on the I.D for the bolt so I made new ones with a couple extra thousandths of clearance for the bolt and chrome.
 
Thanks Greg. Yes, I do want it to be correct so if you need more time then I'm cool with that. I just didn't want this option to slip through the cracks. Doesn't sound like it would have as you are keeping up with things.
 
I added the option to order the chrome and black contrast caps to the store, I was really hoping to have pictures of them up by now but i've been swamped with some other stuff i got going on and barely sent the new caps to my chromer and anodizer. I'll post pictures of the Chrome Caps and the Black Contrast Caps early next week when I get them back. You guys can order them now or wait until you see them or whenever you see this post.

Thanks
 
Thanks Greg. I plan to order one. Just need to send Tanya the page so she can place the order. I will be getting one.
 
Greg,

I would also be interested in a black anodized contrast cut version.

David

{edit} Nevermind I just saw that you are now offering the contrast cut and ordered one from your website.
 
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David Neibert said:
Greg,

Those look great...now I just need a black bolt.

David
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David,

I looked into having the bolt made, that's not an option so I'll be running some aluminum ones soon. I thought about stainless but my anodizer only does aluminum, so i'll go that route to offer the contrast option.

I'm thinking of engraving the "vent plug" and maybe putting a chamfer on the O.D after anodize for the contrast. I'll update this thread in a few days when I get a few made up
 
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