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Leviticus · 02-19-2010, 12:17 AM

Hey guys,

I am in the middle of a serpentine conversion and all is going well except my lower radiator hose won't fit right with the passenger side bracket in place. The bracket pushes the hose down onto the frame rail kinking it.

I am pretty sure I am going to need a new upper hose as well due to the alternator location. I bought a straight thermostat housing instead of the angled one, haven't opened it cause I am not sure I will need it.

What year vehicle have you guys gotten radiator hoses for to make them work? Some people seem to have had no problem with this, but some say to get new hoses??

Thanks guys!

Leviticus · 02-19-2010, 01:00 AM

bump

GASWAGON · 02-19-2010, 01:12 AM

I just used the cool flex copper flex pipe on my friends 427 with the Gm serpentine system and it worked great! Not cheap but worked great!

Leviticus · 02-19-2010, 01:36 PM

Bump,

Anybody have any ideas on that year 350 truck to get a hose off of? I need the upper and lower. Just trying to save myself from having a new collection of useless hoses lol.

Sinister · 02-19-2010, 02:25 PM

When I was searching for an alternator, checked out one for an '87 Chevy PU with a 350 that had the pulley for a serpentine setup. IIRC

sdailey · 02-19-2010, 03:35 PM

Try this one....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346154

combustion · 02-19-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Try this one....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346154

"I went to auto zone and they let me look through their hoses. the number on the hose was xl 1171. I had to cut it about 2 inches but it will work and look good."

Leviticus · 02-19-2010, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the help guys, I found upper and lower hoses that will work with some trial and error. Everything is almost finished, just need to refill the coolant and power steering tomorrow, check for leaks, re-torque all my bolts and I should be on the road, Woot woot!

mrein3 · 02-20-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leviticus

Thanks for the help guys, I found upper and lower hoses that will work with some trial and error. Everything is almost finished, just need to refill the coolant and power steering tomorrow, check for leaks, re-torque all my bolts and I should be on the road, Woot woot!

Please post part numbers for those hoses and/or what they fit.
Some of these "modern" auto parts store jockeys are paralyzed unless you give them a vehicle spec.

02-19-2010, 12:17 AM	#1
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	What Radiator Hoses For A Serpentine Conversion? Need To Get Them ASAP. Hey guys, I am in the middle of a serpentine conversion and all is going well except my lower radiator hose won't fit right with the passenger side bracket in place. The bracket pushes the hose down onto the frame rail kinking it. I am pretty sure I am going to need a new upper hose as well due to the alternator location. I bought a straight thermostat housing instead of the angled one, haven't opened it cause I am not sure I will need it. What year vehicle have you guys gotten radiator hoses for to make them work? Some people seem to have had no problem with this, but some say to get new hoses?? Thanks guys! __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA" Last edited by Leviticus; 02-19-2010 at 12:17 AM.

02-19-2010, 01:00 AM	#2
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: What Radiator Hoses For A Serpentine Conversion? Need To Get Them ASAP. bump __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

02-19-2010, 01:12 AM	#3
GASWAGON AMERICAN IRON ADDICT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 299	Re: What Radiator Hoses For A Serpentine Conversion? Need To Get Them ASAP. I just used the cool flex copper flex pipe on my friends 427 with the Gm serpentine system and it worked great! Not cheap but worked great!

02-19-2010, 01:36 PM	#4
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: What Radiator Hoses For A Serpentine Conversion? Need To Get Them ASAP. Bump, Anybody have any ideas on that year 350 truck to get a hose off of? I need the upper and lower. Just trying to save myself from having a new collection of useless hoses lol. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

02-19-2010, 02:25 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: What Radiator Hoses For A Serpentine Conversion? Need To Get Them ASAP. When I was searching for an alternator, checked out one for an '87 Chevy PU with a 350 that had the pulley for a serpentine setup. IIRC __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-19-2010, 03:35 PM	#6
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: What Radiator Hoses For A Serpentine Conversion? Need To Get Them ASAP. Try this one.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346154 __________________ Shannon

02-19-2010, 09:00 PM	#8
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: What Radiator Hoses For A Serpentine Conversion? Need To Get Them ASAP. Thanks for the help guys, I found upper and lower hoses that will work with some trial and error. Everything is almost finished, just need to refill the coolant and power steering tomorrow, check for leaks, re-torque all my bolts and I should be on the road, Woot woot! __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"



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