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oneshot · 02-10-2018, 05:09 PM

On my 69' C10 I had trouble finding a lower radiator hose that would work with an after market aluminum radiator. I used this site to research it and found that a GATES 20843 may solve my problem. With a little work altering the lower nipple and shortening the hose at that end, I got it to work.
If you research on this site before asking, you will same a lot of time.

toiletbowl54 · 02-10-2018, 06:11 PM

is the hose rubbing on the frame or is it just the picture?

**Grumpy old man** · 02-10-2018, 07:41 PM

did you try twisting the hose so it lays on top of the frame rather than against it ?

https://www.autozone.com/cooling-hea...004_10495_6774

oneshot · 02-10-2018, 08:23 PM

The hose is 1/2 " from the frame.

**Longhorn 69** · 02-10-2018, 11:23 PM

Just wondering, could the hose have been turned end for end to fit?

oneshot · 02-11-2018, 09:02 AM

I tried both ways and twisting it. There is only one way it will fit. Sorry about the last photo (out of focus and bad angle to show clearance).

Wizo · 02-11-2018, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneshot

The hose is 1/2 " from the frame.

yes but;when your engine is up and running at normal temperature that hose is going to expand (and contract when cooled back down.) will it still be a 1/2" from the frame??????? keep an eye on that. Just saying, because i had something similar to that happen on my Duramax. Got a hole rubbed right through the hose.

oneshot · 02-11-2018, 01:26 PM

The engine hasn't been (getting close) started and if that happens I will notch the frame or insulate the hose.

huntznsam · 02-11-2018, 02:54 PM

It's a nice solution if you have the skills. Another option for those of us with zero aluminum welding skills is to spend a bit more time in the books.
https://www.gates.com/resources/reso...fication-guide

I spot a couple that might have been a better starting point.

FWIW, before I voided the warranty on a new radiator, I'd cut the hose and splice it rotating the ends, hoses being cheaper than radiators.

oneshot · 02-11-2018, 03:01 PM

I thought of that, but wanted a cleaner look.

Keystone_Hate · 02-11-2018, 04:02 PM

I got this one from Rockauto and it fit perfect with no modification to anything. I have the same setup as you.

ACDELCO 24035L

oneshot · 02-11-2018, 05:15 PM

I tried the ac delco 24035L and couldn't use it because I have a low mount alternator that was in the way. It's not shown in the last photo, I had to remove it to get the hose in place.

Rufas · 02-11-2018, 07:18 PM

The HD radiator in my 70 GMC has the lower outlet the same as the OP's photo. I got one at NAPA. It fit just fine.

Keystone_Hate · 02-11-2018, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneshot

I tried the ac delco 24035L and couldn't use it because I have a low mount alternator that was in the way. It's not shown in the last photo, I had to remove it to get the hose in place.

Ah gotcha.

oneshot · 02-12-2018, 03:52 PM

Here is a photo with the alternator installed

02-10-2018, 05:09 PM	#1
oneshot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: BALSAM LAKE, WI Posts: 33	Lower radiator hose solution On my 69' C10 I had trouble finding a lower radiator hose that would work with an after market aluminum radiator. I used this site to research it and found that a GATES 20843 may solve my problem. With a little work altering the lower nipple and shortening the hose at that end, I got it to work. If you research on this site before asking, you will same a lot of time. Attached Images

02-10-2018, 06:11 PM	#2
toiletbowl54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Norfolk,Va. Posts: 31	Re: Lower radiator hose solution is the hose rubbing on the frame or is it just the picture?

02-10-2018, 07:41 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Lower radiator hose solution did you try twisting the hose so it lays on top of the frame rather than against it ? https://www.autozone.com/cooling-hea...004_10495_6774 Last edited by Grumpy old man; 02-10-2018 at 07:50 PM.

02-10-2018, 08:23 PM	#4
oneshot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: BALSAM LAKE, WI Posts: 33	Re: Lower radiator hose solution The hose is 1/2 " from the frame.

02-10-2018, 11:23 PM	#5
Longhorn 69 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Oregon, Ill. Posts: 62	Re: Lower radiator hose solution Just wondering, could the hose have been turned end for end to fit?

02-11-2018, 09:02 AM	#6
oneshot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: BALSAM LAKE, WI Posts: 33	Re: Lower radiator hose solution I tried both ways and twisting it. There is only one way it will fit. Sorry about the last photo (out of focus and bad angle to show clearance).

02-11-2018, 01:26 PM	#8
oneshot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: BALSAM LAKE, WI Posts: 33	Re: Lower radiator hose solution The engine hasn't been (getting close) started and if that happens I will notch the frame or insulate the hose.

02-11-2018, 02:54 PM	#9
huntznsam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Will Co IL Posts: 30	Re: Lower radiator hose solution It's a nice solution if you have the skills. Another option for those of us with zero aluminum welding skills is to spend a bit more time in the books. https://www.gates.com/resources/reso...fication-guide I spot a couple that might have been a better starting point. FWIW, before I voided the warranty on a new radiator, I'd cut the hose and splice it rotating the ends, hoses being cheaper than radiators.

02-11-2018, 03:01 PM	#10
oneshot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: BALSAM LAKE, WI Posts: 33	Re: Lower radiator hose solution I thought of that, but wanted a cleaner look.

02-11-2018, 04:02 PM	#11
Keystone_Hate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 129	Re: Lower radiator hose solution I got this one from Rockauto and it fit perfect with no modification to anything. I have the same setup as you. ACDELCO 24035L

02-11-2018, 05:15 PM	#12
oneshot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: BALSAM LAKE, WI Posts: 33	Re: Lower radiator hose solution I tried the ac delco 24035L and couldn't use it because I have a low mount alternator that was in the way. It's not shown in the last photo, I had to remove it to get the hose in place.

02-11-2018, 07:18 PM	#13
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 370	Re: Lower radiator hose solution The HD radiator in my 70 GMC has the lower outlet the same as the OP's photo. I got one at NAPA. It fit just fine. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI

02-12-2018, 03:52 PM	#15
oneshot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: BALSAM LAKE, WI Posts: 33	Re: Lower radiator hose solution Here is a photo with the alternator installed Attached Images



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