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skeeterbug · 03-08-2010, 03:16 PM

just wondering if anyone else has run into this problem, i put an alan grove mid mount alt. bracket on my engine last month now the stock lower radiator hose wont fit. there is not enough room between the frame rail and the alt. for the hose to squeeze through, i have been trying to match up other hoses from the ap house w/ no luck so far.

Leviticus · 03-08-2010, 03:44 PM

Not sure if it is blocking the same spot, but when I did my serpentine setup I had a similar problem. I got a lower hose for a (around) 1985-1987 chevy 1/2 ton with the 350. It has a S like shape to it and curves over the frame rail.

It will seem like it won't fit but once its in it will. I have a thread about it somewhere, I will try to track it down. Also it has two different size ID ends on it, one for the rad and the pump.

skeeterbug · 03-08-2010, 08:03 PM

thanks i would greatly appreciate it.

03-08-2010, 03:16 PM	#1
skeeterbug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: watertown, tn Posts: 332	radiator hose prob. now just wondering if anyone else has run into this problem, i put an alan grove mid mount alt. bracket on my engine last month now the stock lower radiator hose wont fit. there is not enough room between the frame rail and the alt. for the hose to squeeze through, i have been trying to match up other hoses from the ap house w/ no luck so far. __________________ '71 LWB c10-"WORK" in progress 385 ci 4 bolt (4.040 bore), scat 6.0" forged h beams,scat forged crank 3.750, speed pro 5cc flat top, clevite bearings, .039 head gaskets,comp xr288hr 110* 288/294adv. 236/242@.50 555/576 lift, pbm hyd roller lifters, chad spiers 215cc imp. heads , comp 1.6 roler rockers, comp magnum push rods, edelbrock victor jr. single plane intake p&p (1206 gasket matched), quickfuel 750R DP , th 350 trans, 5.14 gear, 3000 stall 2012 best 1/8- 7.70 @ 87mph 1.70 60' (lil better) 2013 best 7.39 2014 best-7.38 New for 2013-strange rear coilovers, headman 1-3/4 headers, 5.13 r&p, .060 aluminum bed floor, 15x14 holeshots w/ 31x18.5 hoosier dot pro's, 15x4 holeshots w/ 26x5.5 m/t skinnies and 200+#'s in body weight loss & 6 point cage

03-08-2010, 03:44 PM	#2
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: radiator hose prob. now Not sure if it is blocking the same spot, but when I did my serpentine setup I had a similar problem. I got a lower hose for a (around) 1985-1987 chevy 1/2 ton with the 350. It has a S like shape to it and curves over the frame rail. It will seem like it won't fit but once its in it will. I have a thread about it somewhere, I will try to track it down. Also it has two different size ID ends on it, one for the rad and the pump. __________________ "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"

03-08-2010, 08:03 PM	#3
skeeterbug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: watertown, tn Posts: 332	Re: radiator hose prob. now thanks i would greatly appreciate it. __________________ '71 LWB c10-"WORK" in progress 385 ci 4 bolt (4.040 bore), scat 6.0" forged h beams,scat forged crank 3.750, speed pro 5cc flat top, clevite bearings, .039 head gaskets,comp xr288hr 110* 288/294adv. 236/242@.50 555/576 lift, pbm hyd roller lifters, chad spiers 215cc imp. heads , comp 1.6 roler rockers, comp magnum push rods, edelbrock victor jr. single plane intake p&p (1206 gasket matched), quickfuel 750R DP , th 350 trans, 5.14 gear, 3000 stall 2012 best 1/8- 7.70 @ 87mph 1.70 60' (lil better) 2013 best 7.39 2014 best-7.38 New for 2013-strange rear coilovers, headman 1-3/4 headers, 5.13 r&p, .060 aluminum bed floor, 15x14 holeshots w/ 31x18.5 hoosier dot pro's, 15x4 holeshots w/ 26x5.5 m/t skinnies and 200+#'s in body weight loss & 6 point cage



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