I wouldn't. I have done worse too but its not worth the chance of splitting the hose or blowing off. It looks bad to someone familiar with these trucks. You can get a fitting to replace the one in the therm. housing. I can't imagine why it would have a 3/4 " fitting to began with.
George


They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing.
1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super
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