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Old 04-17-2010, 03:51 PM   #1
Legolas894
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Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada
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Rad Hoses Won't Fit Rad!

OK-I admit it, I'm trying to save money.

I've got a '67 with a 283. Needs a new rad. Water pump looks almost original.

I picked up a rad for a 1990 Suburban with a SBC 350 (only $20). Had to block off the trans cooler fittings (don't have auto), and plug the heater return line on the rad (no big deal). Drained the coolant, Got everything in, everything lines up with the rad brackets and

.... my hoses are wayyyy tooooo big. The lower rad hose on my 283 is almost 2" and the upper is like 1 3/4. The Suburban rad has 1 1/4" upper and 1 5/8" for the lower.

My question is, should I get a new water pump and if I do, will it fit the newer rad hoses or should I just shell out the $200 for a new rad that fits the truck! I don't like the idea of buying adapters for the rad hoses unless that's an ok option.

Thanks

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2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4
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1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD]
1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD}
1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD]
1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP)
1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]
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