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Old 01-14-2012, 11:05 PM   #154
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Re: New guy with 52 AD project.

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Well I'm a bit frustrated with the build today. I made three trips to the parts house today trying to make a lower radiator hose work. No luck finding a hose to fit. I even tried a universal flex hose. The radiator is so close to the water neck on the thermostat housing. I'm open for suggestions. I will post some pics later.
Try cutting up some exhaust "U" bends in the size you need, then use rubber to connect to the radiator and to the motor. I did this on mine when the bend was too tight for the flex hose, worked great.
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