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SweetandLong68 · 06-16-2010, 10:28 PM

Was checking over my new 68 and I found an issue that has to be fixed immediately! You see it? How can I fix this? Anyone have any part numbers? Of course I am talking about the Upper Radiator hose! I assume the PO installed the incorrect upper hose.

Thanks guys!
CHRIS

71GMCer · 06-16-2010, 10:43 PM

looks ok to me besides for that gash! I tried goin the same way and installing an all rubber hose like that and i figured id have the same sort of "problem" you have so i just stuck with the steel one i have that actually bends around the alternator.

Id try looking into one of those

Matt

hayhauler71 · 06-16-2010, 10:46 PM

My hose on my 71 does not bend like that maybe try a 71 hose

vectorit · 06-16-2010, 10:51 PM

Those metal "hoses" were found mostly on 4x4 models IIRC.

Mine had one, but it rotted away in places.
Would LOVE to get another one on, so if anyone has a good one they'd part with then hit me up!

**DPowers** · 06-25-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Those metal "hoses" were found mostly on 4x4 models IIRC.

Mine had one, but it rotted away in places.
Would LOVE to get another one on, so if anyone has a good one they'd part with then hit me up!

You could go to the local muffler shop and have them bend u a piece of aluminized pipe and make your own.

http://www.persh.org/pickup/UnderTheHood.htm

grs · 06-25-2010, 02:50 PM

Hey SweetandLong68 I send you a personal message.

Doug Garland · 07-05-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Those metal "hoses" were found mostly on 4x4 models

We always took a Budweiser can, cut the ends off, cut it in half, and clamped it to the hose!! Ha Ha

ETsC10 · 07-05-2010, 10:26 PM

SweetandLong68, here’s what I’ve got going.
1968 short water pump SBC, non-ac, 2wd.

First pics are on my truck, clears the alternator adequately.
Bought from parts store, per application.

The 3rd picture is from my un-molested (doesn’t
mean the PO bought the right hose but it does look like it
would clear the alternator very well) parts truck.
The next picture confirms that that radical S-curve was used.

This picture is a radiator from a post-68 truck.

I think both configurations would give you the room you need for your alternator.

RockAuto says:
Gates #20617
Goodyear #20715
AC Delco #20608x

The above numbers would be for a hose like
the one on my truck.

IMHO-you would be better to get the right hose than
mess with cobbling it together/shielding the wrong
hose from harm or, gods-forbid, using a flex hose.

Good Luck..E

SweetandLong68 · 07-06-2010, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETsC10

SweetandLong68, here’s what I’ve got going.
1968 short water pump SBC, non-ac, 2wd.

RockAuto says:
Gates #20617
Goodyear #20715
AC Delco #20608x

IMHO-you would be better to get the right hose than
mess with cobbling it together/shielding the wrong
hose from harm or, gods-forbid, using a flex hose.

Good Luck..E

First off thanks for the part numbers. Will check them out.

Also I hear where you are coming from about using a correct fitting hose. I stated this exact thing in a previous post! I did what I had to do by protecting the hose I have now until I can get the 'mo better fitting hose.

THANKS!
CHRIS

BTW... Got any numbers on your altenator belt?

lata
CHRIS

Hubscrub · 06-16-2010, 10:55 PM

here is my 71 hose part number is still on it

20686

cdowns · 06-17-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubscrub

here is my 71 hose part number is still on it

20686

course that is the wrong altenator mount to go with it

SweetandLong68 · 06-17-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

course that is the wrong altenator mount to go with it

Clarify will ya!? Thanks

Longhorn Man · 06-17-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetandLong68

Clarify will ya!? Thanks

your acc drive setup is not the correct one for a 67 - 72. The alt is on the wrong side.

grs · 06-16-2010, 11:01 PM

Here is what it looks like.

SweetandLong68 · 06-25-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grs

Here is what it looks like.

Hey man.... Do you have any part numbers for this hose? I like the way this one runs.

lata
CHRIS

cdowns · 06-25-2010, 11:55 AM

have never had a problem just walking into NAPA or CARQUEST and getting the right hose for a 71 chevy with a 350ci motor,might take a day or two from the regional wharehouse but lots o times right in store stock too

Sammy · 06-16-2010, 11:00 PM

Metal extensions were on 4X4's. Every 2 WD upper hose I've bought were too long and I had to trim about two inches off to keep it from pinching a kink in. Maybe he took too much off when he trimed it.

Sammy · 06-16-2010, 11:02 PM

Hubscrub you need a shroud..You don't over heat?

Hubscrub · 06-16-2010, 11:07 PM

not really but i haven't drove it alot but that is on my soon to do list also think i will go to good steel blade clutch fan

not to crazy about the flex fan

**BIG ORANGE** · 06-17-2010, 12:06 AM

Chris bring your ass by Advance Auto and bring me a box of donuts and I'll hook you up with a top hose! lmao,,,, want never forget your visits!!!

SweetandLong68 · 06-17-2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

Chris bring your ass by Advance Auto and bring me a box of donuts and I'll hook you up with a top hose! lmao,,,, want never forget your visits!!!

Hahah Okay okay!!! Sheesh! hahah I definetly need to get the correct top hose!

BTW I not carrying doughnuts for a living anymore! hahah I am working on Fords everyday at Dale Jarrett Ford in Indian Trail, NC. But if you want I will pick you up some frozen doughnuts from Food Lion! lmao

Oh Big O...I just bought my blazer tank, sending unit and straps from Advance Auto online the other day. Got my tank today! Other stuff probably tommorrow.

lata
CHRIS

SweetandLong68 · 06-17-2010, 12:57 AM

BTW Big O. I got a brand new set of 3.42 gears that came with my truck I think you need! They are Motive Gears 12 bolt truck gears. Let me know if you or anyone that you know might want them! I am either sticking with my 4.11 or going 3.73 . I am going with a 700R4 so I wanna keep a little gear in there!

lata
CHRIS

beebster · 06-17-2010, 03:58 AM

i'd just get an old piece of hose, cut it and clamp it over the good hose so it sits on the alternator.
Then the "old piece of hose" can get the gash in it. LOL
It's the poor man's way but it'll last for years.

big_al_71 · 06-25-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beebster

i'd just get an old piece of hose, cut it and clamp it over the good hose so it sits on the alternator.
Then the "old piece of hose" can get the gash in it. LOL
It's the poor man's way but it'll last for years.

It's funny but I had to do that on the lower radiator hose as for the life of me I could not get right one in there

ETsC10 · 07-04-2010, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

It's funny but I had to do that on the lower radiator hose as for the life of me I could not get right one in there

Me too! GM buggered us on that one.
I finally got one on there & dread the day it wears out.

06-16-2010, 10:28 PM	#1
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	What is wrong here?!?! Was checking over my new 68 and I found an issue that has to be fixed immediately! You see it? How can I fix this? Anyone have any part numbers? Of course I am talking about the Upper Radiator hose! I assume the PO installed the incorrect upper hose. Thanks guys! CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip Last edited by SweetandLong68; 06-16-2010 at 10:29 PM.

06-16-2010, 10:46 PM	#3
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What is wrong here?!?! My hose on my 71 does not bend like that maybe try a 71 hose

06-16-2010, 10:51 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What is wrong here?!?! Those metal "hoses" were found mostly on 4x4 models IIRC. Mine had one, but it rotted away in places. Would LOVE to get another one on, so if anyone has a good one they'd part with then hit me up! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-25-2010, 02:50 PM	#6
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: What is wrong here?!?! Hey SweetandLong68 I send you a personal message.

07-05-2010, 10:26 PM	#8
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: What is wrong here?!?! SweetandLong68, here’s what I’ve got going. 1968 short water pump SBC, non-ac, 2wd. First pics are on my truck, clears the alternator adequately. Bought from parts store, per application. The 3rd picture is from my un-molested (doesn’t mean the PO bought the right hose but it does look like it would clear the alternator very well) parts truck. The next picture confirms that that radical S-curve was used. This picture is a radiator from a post-68 truck. I think both configurations would give you the room you need for your alternator. RockAuto says: Gates #20617 Goodyear #20715 AC Delco #20608x The above numbers would be for a hose like the one on my truck. IMHO-you would be better to get the right hose than mess with cobbling it together/shielding the wrong hose from harm or, gods-forbid, using a flex hose. Good Luck..E

06-16-2010, 10:43 PM	#2
71GMCer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kelowna, Canada Posts: 116	Re: What is wrong here?!?! looks ok to me besides for that gash! I tried goin the same way and installing an all rubber hose like that and i figured id have the same sort of "problem" you have so i just stuck with the steel one i have that actually bends around the alternator. Id try looking into one of those Matt __________________ 1970 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 350sbc SM465 NP205

06-16-2010, 10:55 PM	#10
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What is wrong here?!?! here is my 71 hose part number is still on it 20686 Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

06-16-2010, 11:01 PM	#14
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: What is wrong here?!?! Here is what it looks like. Attached Images

06-25-2010, 11:55 AM	#16
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What is wrong here?!?! have never had a problem just walking into NAPA or CARQUEST and getting the right hose for a 71 chevy with a 350ci motor,might take a day or two from the regional wharehouse but lots o times right in store stock too __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-16-2010, 11:00 PM	#17
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: What is wrong here?!?! Metal extensions were on 4X4's. Every 2 WD upper hose I've bought were too long and I had to trim about two inches off to keep it from pinching a kink in. Maybe he took too much off when he trimed it. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-16-2010, 11:02 PM	#18
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: What is wrong here?!?! Hubscrub you need a shroud..You don't over heat? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-16-2010, 11:07 PM	#19
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What is wrong here?!?! not really but i haven't drove it alot but that is on my soon to do list also think i will go to good steel blade clutch fan not to crazy about the flex fan __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

06-17-2010, 12:06 AM	#20
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: What is wrong here?!?! Chris bring your ass by Advance Auto and bring me a box of donuts and I'll hook you up with a top hose! lmao,,,, want never forget your visits!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

06-17-2010, 12:57 AM	#22
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Re: What is wrong here?!?! BTW Big O. I got a brand new set of 3.42 gears that came with my truck I think you need! They are Motive Gears 12 bolt truck gears. Let me know if you or anyone that you know might want them! I am either sticking with my 4.11 or going 3.73 . I am going with a 700R4 so I wanna keep a little gear in there! lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

06-17-2010, 03:58 AM	#23
beebster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aurora,Il ..born,raised and still live in the same house Posts: 286	Re: What is wrong here?!?! i'd just get an old piece of hose, cut it and clamp it over the good hose so it sits on the alternator. Then the "old piece of hose" can get the gash in it. LOL It's the poor man's way but it'll last for years. __________________ I love stock! Not really into the whole bagged, squished,chopped, drooped,cut, bent,lifted,twisted,split,decked,massaged,tubbed,jacked trend. (o.k. slightly lowered is fine) For the love of god, just drive it before you forget what the truck is supposed to look like !....LOL



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