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locab36 · 08-14-2004, 12:26 AM

I have ran across a problem that I need help with. I have 69 short step I moved the 350 up to the 'V8' mount position (the front 2 MM holes). I have the long water pump w/alternator on the passenger side. I had a lower radiatior hose that worked w/the V8 in the back position but it won't fit once I moved the motor forward. I went to two different auto parts stores and they both had a lower hose for like a 71 or 72

w/V8, but they don't work. What hose do I need? is my radiator different? the lower rad. hose outlet is just above the frame rail, 3 row. Any help or suggestions gladly apprecieated.

John
Midland, MI

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-14-2004, 05:40 AM

John,

You should be able to get a radiator hose to fit. I don't understand why you are have this problem since we have a 71 with long water pump and just used a 71 hose.

Is the lower outlet on your radiator angled up?

Jim

locab36 · 08-14-2004, 07:59 AM

Yep, slight angle up. The hose I got is a 'V' shave w/a 90 degree and short after that. I get some pics later and see if that can help identify the problem.

John
Midland, MI

08-14-2004, 12:26 AM	#1
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Lower radiator hose help I have ran across a problem that I need help with. I have 69 short step I moved the 350 up to the 'V8' mount position (the front 2 MM holes). I have the long water pump w/alternator on the passenger side. I had a lower radiatior hose that worked w/the V8 in the back position but it won't fit once I moved the motor forward. I went to two different auto parts stores and they both had a lower hose for like a 71 or 72 w/V8, but they don't work. What hose do I need? is my radiator different? the lower rad. hose outlet is just above the frame rail, 3 row. Any help or suggestions gladly apprecieated. John Midland, MI

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08-14-2004, 05:40 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	John, You should be able to get a radiator hose to fit. I don't understand why you are have this problem since we have a 71 with long water pump and just used a 71 hose. Is the lower outlet on your radiator angled up? Jim

08-14-2004, 07:59 AM	#3
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Yep, slight angle up. The hose I got is a 'V' shave w/a 90 degree and short after that. I get some pics later and see if that can help identify the problem. John Midland, MI



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