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Bhelton · 11-08-2013, 02:06 PM

Running mid mount zoops kit and lower hose don't seem to fit right, resting on frame and would rather not replace later on. Any suggestions?
Sbc 350, zoops mid mount drive system, long water pump and champion radiator. Here is a pic

JonCheun · 11-09-2013, 04:19 AM

Could always get a cool flex radiator hoses? you can cut them to length and bend them any way you need to.

I'm replacing my radiator too! Was yours old too? What all did you replace?
I'm only replacing the radiator and overflow tank b/c they were rusty. I'm think the transmission cooler may be rusty too b/c the radiator and overflow were but don't know if I should replace it too.

I'm going to drive on it for a week or two and see if there is still rust in the system if so then I'll replace it.

**Palf70Step** · 11-09-2013, 09:05 AM

Your radiator looks like it has the neck for the 73-87 style truck. I thought ours had more of an up-turn to clear the frame. You could also put a rubber sleeve around your hose so that it doesn't rub directly against the frame.

Bhelton · 11-09-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Your radiator looks like it has the neck for the 73-87 style truck. I thought ours had more of an up-turn to clear the frame. You could also put a rubber sleeve around your hose so that it doesn't rub directly against the frame.

Thanks guys, I bought a flex hose last night and installed it and everything looks 10 times better. Hoping to fire engine today for the first time

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-09-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by palf70step

your radiator looks like it has the neck for the 73-87 style truck. I thought ours had more of an up-turn to clear the frame. You could also put a rubber sleeve around your hose so that it doesn't rub directly against the frame.

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**WIDESIDE72** · 11-09-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Your radiator looks like it has the neck for the 73-87 style truck. I thought ours had more of an up-turn to clear the frame. You could also put a rubber sleeve around your hose so that it doesn't rub directly against the frame.

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11-08-2013, 02:06 PM	#1
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Lower radiator hose issue Running mid mount zoops kit and lower hose don't seem to fit right, resting on frame and would rather not replace later on. Any suggestions? Sbc 350, zoops mid mount drive system, long water pump and champion radiator. Here is a pic Attached Images

11-09-2013, 04:19 AM	#2
JonCheun Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 59	Re: Lower radiator hose issue Could always get a cool flex radiator hoses? you can cut them to length and bend them any way you need to. I'm replacing my radiator too! Was yours old too? What all did you replace? I'm only replacing the radiator and overflow tank b/c they were rusty. I'm think the transmission cooler may be rusty too b/c the radiator and overflow were but don't know if I should replace it too. I'm going to drive on it for a week or two and see if there is still rust in the system if so then I'll replace it.

11-09-2013, 09:05 AM	#3
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