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**425HP409** · 07-08-2012, 11:43 PM

I am installing a GM serpentine belt system on a customers 72 C10 2WD and I have a problem with the lower radiator hose. There is no room for a hose to clear the frame under the aluminum bracket that the AC Compressor and Belt Idler are attached to. The original hose wont fit without kinking, and I tried a hose for an 89 C10 with a serpentine system, but it won't fit either. I am thinking that if no one can help me that I might have to make a pipe to go over the frame with a hose at both ends. Anyone who has solved this problem, I would appreciate the help.
Charles

Sammy · 07-09-2012, 08:24 AM

Put two of these on myself. The stock lower hose will work with a slight kink you are right but have ran that this way. But after a few hrs working with it i have about 95% of any of the kink out. If you are concerned about the kink your best bet would be to make a curved pipe like you mentioned or remove a portion of the serp bracket with a cutting wheel. That would be the only way to clear the frame without the kink.

jjzepplin · 07-09-2012, 08:30 AM

I used the bendable corrugated chrome type hoses that only have a small piece of rubber at both ends. I am not positive but I think they help in cooling too. Just cause my 406 has never overheated.
You ARE talking about a stock 1992 or so serpentine system?

Lee H · 07-09-2012, 11:08 AM

I "relieved" both the frame and the bottom of the bracket just enough to get most of the kink out and still used the stock hose.

**425HP409** · 07-09-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

I used the bendable corrugated chrome type hoses that only have a small piece of rubber at both ends. I am not positive but I think they help in cooling too. Just cause my 406 has never overheated.
You ARE talking about a stock 1992 or so serpentine system?

Yes, the system is like a stock system, bought new from GM Performance. Where did you get that hose?
Charles

1quik70 · 07-09-2012, 01:05 PM

Looks like a Be Cool hose kit, they can be found online or they are always for sale at the bigger shows with vendors.

I would just use a piece of tube and the factory hose as ends. I just did this on my 71, I swapped in a 454 out of a 96 3500, and the outlets and inlets didn't match, so I build an adapter after trying about 3 different hoses.

**425HP409** · 07-12-2012, 12:31 AM

i decided to use a piece of tubing in the middle of the hose.
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07-08-2012, 11:43 PM	#1
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Serpentine Belt System Help I am installing a GM serpentine belt system on a customers 72 C10 2WD and I have a problem with the lower radiator hose. There is no room for a hose to clear the frame under the aluminum bracket that the AC Compressor and Belt Idler are attached to. The original hose wont fit without kinking, and I tried a hose for an 89 C10 with a serpentine system, but it won't fit either. I am thinking that if no one can help me that I might have to make a pipe to go over the frame with a hose at both ends. Anyone who has solved this problem, I would appreciate the help. Charles __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette

07-09-2012, 08:24 AM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Serpentine Belt System Help Put two of these on myself. The stock lower hose will work with a slight kink you are right but have ran that this way. But after a few hrs working with it i have about 95% of any of the kink out. If you are concerned about the kink your best bet would be to make a curved pipe like you mentioned or remove a portion of the serp bracket with a cutting wheel. That would be the only way to clear the frame without the kink. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-09-2012, 08:30 AM	#3
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Serpentine Belt System Help I used the bendable corrugated chrome type hoses that only have a small piece of rubber at both ends. I am not positive but I think they help in cooling too. Just cause my 406 has never overheated. You ARE talking about a stock 1992 or so serpentine system? Attached Images __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350 Last edited by jjzepplin; 07-09-2012 at 08:43 AM.

07-09-2012, 11:08 AM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Serpentine Belt System Help I "relieved" both the frame and the bottom of the bracket just enough to get most of the kink out and still used the stock hose. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-09-2012, 01:05 PM	#6
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: Serpentine Belt System Help Looks like a Be Cool hose kit, they can be found online or they are always for sale at the bigger shows with vendors. I would just use a piece of tube and the factory hose as ends. I just did this on my 71, I swapped in a 454 out of a 96 3500, and the outlets and inlets didn't match, so I build an adapter after trying about 3 different hoses.

07-12-2012, 12:31 AM	#7
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: Serpentine Belt System Help i decided to use a piece of tubing in the middle of the hose. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette



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