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03-05-2014, 10:59 PM | #1 |
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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?
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03-05-2014, 11:17 PM | #2 |
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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
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03-06-2014, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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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.
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03-06-2014, 11:37 AM | #4 |
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Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
"Stock hose" for what application?
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03-06-2014, 11:49 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
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03-06-2014, 12:01 PM | #6 |
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03-06-2014, 12:09 PM | #7 |
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Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
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.
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03-06-2014, 12:24 PM | #8 |
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03-06-2014, 12:29 PM | #9 |
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Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
That is why I came to the forum with the question...I have found lots of "chicken lips" in the search!
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03-06-2014, 02:23 PM | #10 |
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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)
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03-06-2014, 08:50 PM | #11 |
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Re: Upper Radiator Hose # 454 w/serpentine belt?
I'm not sure it's going to stay this way but this is what I put on mine.
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