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Hazieview · 01-05-2012, 11:13 AM

Has anyone had problems finding a lower radiator hose that fits?

I'm running a BeCool radiator with a 1 5/8" outlet.
&
A Tuff Stuff long water pump with a 1 3/4" inlet.

This being said, every single stock molded hose has an i.d. that is too small. The only flex hose i found is a Dayco and it kinks on the ends where there is no internal wire that prevents kinking. It kinks because I have to bend the Hell out of it in order to dodge the frame rail.

Any suggestions? Please help!
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bowtiemanchevyman · 01-05-2012, 01:07 PM

you can go to your local store and buy a spectra megna kool radiator hose kit i run them on my truck and they work great.

SCOTI · 01-05-2012, 02:23 PM

A quick/east fix is to use muffler/exhaust pipe reducers for connecting 2 different hoses. Run a hose that fits the water pump outlet to the reducer that necks down to the hose size for the radiator.

I've done this on 2 different applications (my old 78 ElCamino & in my 68 Beater) w/no issues.

Hazieview · 01-05-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtiemanchevyman

you can go to your local store and buy a spectra megna kool radiator hose kit i run them on my truck and they work great.

Do the spectre hoses kink at all? I have to make 2 sharp bends.

bowtiemanchevyman · 01-05-2012, 10:35 PM

no mine make two 90 dergree turn and its just fine

01-05-2012, 11:13 AM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Can not find lower radiator hose that fits! please help! Has anyone had problems finding a lower radiator hose that fits? I'm running a BeCool radiator with a 1 5/8" outlet. & A Tuff Stuff long water pump with a 1 3/4" inlet. This being said, every single stock molded hose has an i.d. that is too small. The only flex hose i found is a Dayco and it kinks on the ends where there is no internal wire that prevents kinking. It kinks because I have to bend the Hell out of it in order to dodge the frame rail. Any suggestions? Please help! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 Chevy short/wide. SB400 350th

01-05-2012, 01:07 PM	#2
bowtiemanchevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: rock springs wyoming Posts: 182	Re: Can not find lower radiator hose that fits! please help! you can go to your local store and buy a spectra megna kool radiator hose kit i run them on my truck and they work great.

01-05-2012, 02:23 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: Can not find lower radiator hose that fits! please help! A quick/east fix is to use muffler/exhaust pipe reducers for connecting 2 different hoses. Run a hose that fits the water pump outlet to the reducer that necks down to the hose size for the radiator. I've done this on 2 different applications (my old 78 ElCamino & in my 68 Beater) w/no issues. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-05-2012, 10:35 PM	#5
bowtiemanchevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: rock springs wyoming Posts: 182	Re: Can not find lower radiator hose that fits! please help! no mine make two 90 dergree turn and its just fine



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