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12-06-2006, 02:38 PM
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I'm a poor spectator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Radiator Hose Problem
Okay, i'm finally getting around to doing some work on my truck and i've come across something I never thought would be an issue. I converted the new engine to a long style water pump and when I went to put the old (bought it right before I tore the old engine out) radiator hose in place I noticed it did not fit right. Should I get one of those flexible plastic hoses or does someone know a part number that will be a perfect fit. Also does anyone know where to get the flexible hoses? The only places i've looked are summit and O'Reily's.
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12-06-2006, 03:00 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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Re: Radiator Hose Problem
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12-06-2006, 03:08 PM
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Blazerless
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada
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Re: Radiator Hose Problem
I assume you're talking about the lower rad hose. Try one off a '73+ truck. They all had the long water pump (I think). I had a pile of assorted rad hoses from varous projects and luckily one fit. You could also bend a piece of wire the shape you need, then go to the parts store and match up a hose. That's what I had to do when we swapped a 351W into my girlfriends '77 Bronco. Come to think of it, the Bronco hose might be on my Blazer! BTW never do an engine swap on a Ford, nothing fits!
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12-06-2006, 06:04 PM
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Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
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Re: Radiator Hose Problem
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Dude that's sweet, Is it rubber and what clamps it. I hate to see my worm drive clamps. I just bought a 4x4 metal tube from teeitup, but that looks alot cleaner Thanks for the link, got the info. I needed. J.
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12-06-2006, 07:03 PM
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12-13-2006, 07:55 PM
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Cochino_Racing_909
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: California
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Re: Radiator Hose Problem
That cool flex Hose is going to put a dent in your pocket also. HAHA I have one on my Jimmy but dang they are expensive.
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12-13-2006, 08:26 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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Re: Radiator Hose Problem
coolness has a price...
 I think I saw them around $50 someplace. They do look "cool." I have no idea how they attach.
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12-13-2006, 08:48 PM
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Location: Raleigh, NC
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Re: Radiator Hose Problem
They still use normal hose clamps, they are hidden under that neck on the end of the hose. Visit the website it's on the front page.
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