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03-29-2018, 02:33 AM
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Aftermarket radiator with larger upper outlet
Hey guys,
I know my factory radiator had an 1 1/2" upper outlet, but my replacement has a 1 3/4" outlet. I've searched my local NAPA and O'Reilly's in search of a hose 25" in length with one end sized at 1 1/2" and one at 1 3/4". No luck so far. I would prefer to go with a rubber hose and not a "custom" chrome ribbed style hose. Has anyone else found their replacement radiator to have a larger upper hose outlet, and if so, what hose did you use? I searched the forum and didn't see this discussed. Thanks for any input guys! |
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03-29-2018, 10:21 AM
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Re: Aftermarket radiator with larger upper outlet
I used a reducer for my radiator top hose similar to this one. I fabricate hard lines for my hot rod radiator hoses, but you can do a short splice at the reducer, and then run a regular rubber top hose to the thermostat housing.
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03-29-2018, 01:17 PM
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Re: Aftermarket radiator with larger upper outlet
The parts house (NAPA) have Adapter sleeves that you can slip over the thermostat snout & then a larger hose over that.
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03-29-2018, 03:42 PM
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Re: Aftermarket radiator with larger upper outlet
Not to throw a wrench in the process, but you cant return the radiator?
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03-29-2018, 08:28 PM
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Location: N.C.
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Re: Aftermarket radiator with larger upper outlet
I went to the part store with my old hose and matched one up. I don't have the part number but it wasn't hard to find.
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03-30-2018, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bremerton WA
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Re: Aftermarket radiator with larger upper outlet
I will look into the reducer sleeves this weekend, thanks for the idea! I'm not able to return the radiator unfortunately.
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