I ran into this radiator hose problem. After installing my V8 I found that
I had a lower hose problem. The water pump and radiator tube were two
different sizes. I went to O'Rilley auto parts. They had seen me MANY
times before. Anyway, I asked and they let me run through all their
hoses. I found some that handled the two size problems. After that I
selected one which took care of the final problem. Like one of the other
notes, my lower hose had to make two quick bends to clear the fan
and other restrictions. In the end I had a hose (off the shelf) which fit.
It only took about an hour and a understanding parts guy.
Lonnie
PS Keep those parts numbers and descriptions in a book or file. Do
you remember what car those disc brakes you found will fit. Many
parts guys can't find a part unless you know the vehicle age and
model. You will need the documentation when he/she asks.
When you need a replacement you will find it faster, hopefully in
less than a hour.
----- Original Message -----
From: joe <chevy1@jps.net>
To: <BDober@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] head gasket cooling
> I have the solution for the varied hose diameters. I have this special
> hose set-up on my blower motor that this company sells ....... anyway
when
> they connect from their hose to a smaller radiator fitting they supply you
> with a piece of hose to slide over the fitting to increase it's diameter
to
> the size of the hose. It's just rubber hose that's used as a spacer. I
> pretty sure that will solve your problem!
>
> Another trick I used to find my radiator hoses is to take a piece of flex
> tubing "Metal defroster ducting tubing 2 1/2" or so" and bend it to the
> shape I need and take that hose with me to the parts store and ask the
> person at the counter if I can go and pull hoses myself to find the one
that
> will work.
>
> I've also take the two different hose and mated the two together with a
> piece of pipe and four hose clamps to bend around obstructions.
>
>
> Joe
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <BDober@aol.com>
> To: <chevy1@jps.net>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 6:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] head gasket cooling
>
>
> > Agree on ribbed hose, but that's all I can find to match the bend going
> from
> > my 57 235 to the 1954 radiator inlet. The diameter of the hoses are
> different
> > (1-3/4 on block, 1-1/2 on radiator. When I went to NAPA to get a smooth
> hose
> > I ordered for botha a 57 and a 54, niether fit my set (either had too
big
> or
> > too small and opening). Any idea of other setups that would match, has
to
> > make quite a bend to avoid being clipped by the fan.
> >
>
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