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04-30-2016, 02:30 PM | #1 |
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Upper Rad Hose question
This is the second truck I've sen with this setup for an upper rad hose. Is this correct/original with a piece of hose at manifold neck then a steel tube then an hose to top rad connection?
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04-30-2016, 02:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
i do believe only 4x4's came with the upper steel tube.
that is a pic of a 4x4 truck...notice the c member. i dont know exactly what years they did or didnt use them but my 71 has one.
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04-30-2016, 03:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
^^ What he said, OEM on 4x4s. My '72 K20 has it.
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04-30-2016, 03:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
Yes its from a K2500 GMC, Thanks for the info. Now I wonder why it was done this way.
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04-30-2016, 07:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
Something about the possibility of a long rubber hose sagging and making contact with the alternator belt.
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04-30-2016, 09:30 PM | #6 |
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
The engine on the 4 wheel drive trucks sits WAY back compared to the 2x4 trucks. This is so they can get enough length on the front driveshaft. Notice the deep fan shroud as well.
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04-30-2016, 11:11 PM | #7 |
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
Thanks for the info. There is always something learn about these trucks.
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
Quote:
FWIW, my '69 K10 still has the tube.
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05-01-2016, 10:53 AM | #9 |
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
Yeah, when you have to rotate the oil pump drive with a screwdriver to line things up and you have a 4" lift and 35's it gets contortionist interesting!
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05-01-2016, 02:16 PM | #10 |
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Re: Upper Rad Hose question
Which is exactly why I converted to HEI back in the early Eighties...
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