The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.
Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board
Reload this Page Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com
Home Forums Gallery Site Merchandise Register FAQ Members List Subscribe Calendar Mark Forums Read


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-05-2014, 10:59 PM   #1
Motorhead-47
Registered User
 
Motorhead-47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Niceville, Florida
Posts: 45
Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
I have a crate GM 454 Gen VI with the serpentine belt system in my 67' and I am hoping someone has "been there done that" and can give me a part number for a molded upper radiator hose that gives adequate clearance around the alternator and serpentine belt. What I have in there now works but has just slightly more than a gnat's azz of clearance. I think it is just a matter of time until something rubs.

Anyone?

__________________
1967 Shortbed Stepside - GM Crate 454HO 425HP/500 lb-ft, long tube Hedman ceramic coated headers, serpentine belt drive, Built 700R4, 12 bolt 3.42 with Eaton posi, 4 wheel disc brakes, OldAir A/C. 69' Corvette Lemans Blue. Painless Wiring Harness. Everything from the ground up is either new or rebuilt!
Motorhead-47 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-05-2014, 11:17 PM   #2
diggerbob
Registered User
 
diggerbob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bartlett, TN (near Memphis)
Posts: 202
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
I had a similar issue. I couldn't find a good fitting hose because the angles were wrong. I got a aluminum thermostat housing that swiveled. It gave me a few more options on hoses. Here is an example http://www.jegs.com/i/Billet-Special...90220/10002/-1
diggerbob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-06-2014, 11:49 AM   #3
Motorhead-47
Registered User
 
Motorhead-47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Niceville, Florida
Posts: 45
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
Quote:
Originally Posted by diggerbob View Post
I had a similar issue. I couldn't find a good fitting hose because the angles were wrong. I got a aluminum thermostat housing that swiveled. It gave me a few more options on hoses. Here is an example http://www.jegs.com/i/Billet-Special...90220/10002/-1
What hose # did you end up with? Do you have any photos of the routing maybe?
__________________
1967 Shortbed Stepside - GM Crate 454HO 425HP/500 lb-ft, long tube Hedman ceramic coated headers, serpentine belt drive, Built 700R4, 12 bolt 3.42 with Eaton posi, 4 wheel disc brakes, OldAir A/C. 69' Corvette Lemans Blue. Painless Wiring Harness. Everything from the ground up is either new or rebuilt!
Motorhead-47 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-06-2014, 10:08 AM   #4
Lee H
Registered User
 
Lee H's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Upland Ca
Posts: 4,147
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
I used a 45 degree swivel thermostat housing and the stock hose. Just takes a slight twist to get the hose to clear the belt.
__________________
1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner.

1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components.

My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703
Lee H is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-06-2014, 11:37 AM   #5
Motorhead-47
Registered User
 
Motorhead-47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Niceville, Florida
Posts: 45
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee H View Post
I used a 45 degree swivel thermostat housing and the stock hose. Just takes a slight twist to get the hose to clear the belt.
"Stock hose" for what application?
__________________
1967 Shortbed Stepside - GM Crate 454HO 425HP/500 lb-ft, long tube Hedman ceramic coated headers, serpentine belt drive, Built 700R4, 12 bolt 3.42 with Eaton posi, 4 wheel disc brakes, OldAir A/C. 69' Corvette Lemans Blue. Painless Wiring Harness. Everything from the ground up is either new or rebuilt!
Motorhead-47 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-06-2014, 12:01 PM   #6
Fitz
Account Suspended
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Tucson
Posts: 2,183
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorhead-47 View Post
I have a crate GM 454 Gen VI with the serpentine belt system in my 67' and I am hoping someone has "been there done that" and can give me a part number for a molded upper radiator hose that gives adequate clearance around the alternator and serpentine belt. What I have in there now works but has just slightly more than a gnat's azz of clearance. I think it is just a matter of time until something rubs.

Anyone?
Been there done that with a 90 degree bend in 1-1/2 stainless, two silicon tube elbows and a swivel thermostat housing.
Attached Images
  
Fitz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-06-2014, 12:09 PM   #7
Motorhead-47
Registered User
 
Motorhead-47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Niceville, Florida
Posts: 45
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fitz View Post
Been there done that with a 90 degree bend in 1-1/2 stainless, two silicon tube elbows and a swivel thermostat housing.
Good idea but I am trying to keep the underhood look somewhat "stock-ish" if you will and wanted to stay with a molded rubber hose.
__________________
1967 Shortbed Stepside - GM Crate 454HO 425HP/500 lb-ft, long tube Hedman ceramic coated headers, serpentine belt drive, Built 700R4, 12 bolt 3.42 with Eaton posi, 4 wheel disc brakes, OldAir A/C. 69' Corvette Lemans Blue. Painless Wiring Harness. Everything from the ground up is either new or rebuilt!
Motorhead-47 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-06-2014, 12:24 PM   #8
Fitz
Account Suspended
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Tucson
Posts: 2,183
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorhead-47 View Post
Good idea but I am trying to keep the underhood look somewhat "stock-ish" if you will and wanted to stay with a molded rubber hose.
You'll have an easier time finding chicken lips.
Fitz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-06-2014, 12:29 PM   #9
Motorhead-47
Registered User
 
Motorhead-47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Niceville, Florida
Posts: 45
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fitz View Post
You'll have an easier time finding chicken lips.
That is why I came to the forum with the question...I have found lots of "chicken lips" in the search!
__________________
1967 Shortbed Stepside - GM Crate 454HO 425HP/500 lb-ft, long tube Hedman ceramic coated headers, serpentine belt drive, Built 700R4, 12 bolt 3.42 with Eaton posi, 4 wheel disc brakes, OldAir A/C. 69' Corvette Lemans Blue. Painless Wiring Harness. Everything from the ground up is either new or rebuilt!
Motorhead-47 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-06-2014, 02:23 PM   #10
kwmech
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Colfax-California
Posts: 8,628
Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
Not sure, but what about a t-stat housing off of an LS engine say an '02 with the hose that wraps around behind. (originally the ac on an LS)
kwmech is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:53 PM.

67-72chevytrucks.com - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com