upper coolent pipe
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upper coolent pipe
Does any one still have the upper coolent pipe on their 57 to 60 still on their truck? If so could some one post a picture of it. This pipe would be made of eather copper or brass that would connect the thermostat to the radiator. Every truck I have seen has a universal upper radiator hose.
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I have one somewhere in the garage and it was off a 272 1958 but its steel. I'm sure it was steel because I blasted it to use it on a 56 and its shorter that the one for the 56. I'll look for it
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Mine is long gone too.
While Kevin is searching through his garage, I thought maybe I could help by searching through some of my Ford manuals and catalogs. All I came up with was this picture...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=31907&.jpg
And some info that may help from the parts catalog.
"Pipe-Cylinder head to radiator"
Description ......1 1/2" Dia.
Qty per vehicle....1
Part number.... B7C 8290-A
"Hose-Radiator"
Description ...Upper- 1 1/2" I.D. X 3.38" Long, cut from 51A 8333-A
Qty per vehicle....2
Part Number.....TAAA 8260-A
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That is a nice look, as an alternative to hose. I guess since my radiator hose attachment is to the side I am out of luck. (pic in my gallery shows my misalignment). Bummer! Good idea though, A little copper or brass would look great on a yellow Y-Block
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black one is n.o.s 1956, the blasted grey one 1958. From the kevin samarigan archives
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My Father inlaw has a muffler bender, But it narrows the pipe a little where you bend it, Would this cause a flow problem? If not I could make my own, even allowing for my offset radiator. Wouldn't cost me anything to play. If it works out I'll make a few extras for anyone else who wants one. Can someone give me the length and angle of the stock one please.
