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Old May 24, 2024 | 11:23 AM
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53 lower radiator hoses.

Well after measuring the lower radiator pipes and the flathead housings looks like I'm going to need offset hoses. Am I not seeing it correctly? I don't want to break the radiator by running straight hoses and putting strain on it. Not seeing anything for sale for a 53.
 
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Are you by chance using an aftermarket style radiator? Otherwise there should only be an offset of 3/8" - 1/2".



 

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My 1953 has the 215 over head valve 6 cylinder. Would you be able to the flex style hose? On your flat head?
 
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Originally Posted by EffieTrucker
Are you by chance using an aftermarket style radiator? Otherwise there should only be an offset of 3/8" - 1/2".



nice. I thought they would be alot shorter. Using stick radiator but its not mounted yet so figured it would be alot closer to the engine. Straight hoses will work then. Thabks for the pics.
 
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nice. I thought they would be alot shorter. Using stick radiator but its not mounted yet so figured it would be alot closer to the engine. Straight hoses will work then.
The Ford parts catalog says they should be 10.88" long, cut from bulk straight 1 3/4" hose.
 
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It will seem really close with the shroud on. Make sure you turn your clamps so you can get at them easily from the bottom.

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