Intake Manifold Coolant Bypass Fitting

I've done it this way on a few of my workhorse machines with excellent results. It leaves enough material in contact with the hose to double-up on clamps with no problem.

Cool, doubleing the clamps was part of the plan.

BTW, I may be moving into your neighborhood. Don't think of it as bad luck, It's just fate, lol. :)