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stepsider · 06-12-2022, 06:42 PM

Put in a summit Blueprint motor SBC. Stock lower hose won't work. Aftermarket alumumn Radiator. Air compressor hangs to low. Anyone out run into this problem ? If What hose did you used ?

**kwmech** · 06-12-2022, 06:51 PM

Air compressor?? really............show us a picture

stepsider · 06-13-2022, 12:15 AM

I mean Compressor for air condition

**kwmech** · 06-13-2022, 01:00 AM

Yes I get that, but how is an AC compressor interfering with the lower hose on a regular small block when the compressor is mounted off the head and top water pump stud. Can you give us a picture

stepsider · 06-13-2022, 10:02 AM

Here is a pictures, as you can see bottom pass side.

**Grumpy old man** · 06-13-2022, 10:53 AM

This thread should help . I just looked at my 95 k2500 and it looks like that hose would fit . ?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468729

**kwmech** · 06-13-2022, 11:58 AM

Okay, I didn't get it had the serp belt set-up. I had a serp belt on my 400 small block in my flat bed, but the setup I had was identical to the one on my suburban and had no issue using the factory hose. So that being said I don't know what to tell you there other than you may have to change the bracket kit

**Palf70Step** · 06-13-2022, 02:31 PM

Maybe call their tech support and see if they recommend a certain part #. I would imagine one form a 92-98 truck hose would be the one to go with.

HoneyBeeMan68 · 07-26-2024, 10:41 PM

I know this is old but Did you ever figure out what hoses you needed? I'am putting the same bp set up in my 68 stepper right know.

**Sheepdip** · 07-27-2024, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoneyBeeMan68

I know this is old but Did you ever figure out what hoses you needed? I'am putting the same bp set up in my 68 stepper right know.

When my son built his 70 he had the serpentine system and we ended up with a 95-97 don't really remember the exact year like in Grumpy's post #6

On those serpentine systems they changed the angle of the dangle on the water pump suction, if I remember correctly we had to trim a little bit and we then stuck the radiator end into a coffee can of hot water to soften the rubber to stretch/slip it over the the radiator nipple.

LS short box · 07-27-2024, 04:12 PM

The local Oreillys lets me wander around their hose inventory in the back room. I bring along a wire pattern that helps get me close.

06-12-2022, 06:42 PM	#1
stepsider Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 207	Radiator lower hose trouble Put in a summit Blueprint motor SBC. Stock lower hose won't work. Aftermarket alumumn Radiator. Air compressor hangs to low. Anyone out run into this problem ? If What hose did you used ?

06-12-2022, 06:51 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,598	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble Air compressor?? really............show us a picture

06-13-2022, 12:15 AM	#3
stepsider Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 207	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble I mean Compressor for air condition

06-13-2022, 01:00 AM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,598	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble Yes I get that, but how is an AC compressor interfering with the lower hose on a regular small block when the compressor is mounted off the head and top water pump stud. Can you give us a picture

06-13-2022, 10:02 AM	#5
stepsider Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 207	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble Here is a pictures, as you can see bottom pass side. Attached Images

06-13-2022, 10:53 AM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble This thread should help . I just looked at my 95 k2500 and it looks like that hose would fit . ? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468729 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

06-13-2022, 11:58 AM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,598	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble Okay, I didn't get it had the serp belt set-up. I had a serp belt on my 400 small block in my flat bed, but the setup I had was identical to the one on my suburban and had no issue using the factory hose. So that being said I don't know what to tell you there other than you may have to change the bracket kit

06-13-2022, 02:31 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble Maybe call their tech support and see if they recommend a certain part #. I would imagine one form a 92-98 truck hose would be the one to go with. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-26-2024, 10:41 PM	#9
HoneyBeeMan68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Northern, Iowa Posts: 53	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble I know this is old but Did you ever figure out what hoses you needed? I'am putting the same bp set up in my 68 stepper right know.

07-27-2024, 04:12 PM	#11
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,095	Re: Radiator lower hose trouble The local Oreillys lets me wander around their hose inventory in the back room. I bring along a wire pattern that helps get me close.



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