Radiator Hose suggestions
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Mountain Pass
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Radiator Hose suggestions
Cheers All,
I recently purchased and installing a 1962, 292 Y block into my 54 with 223 6 cyl and much to my surprise, the lower radiator hose connection is located on the lower passenger side, while the 292 water pump hose connection is on the driver side of the motor. To add insult to injury, the radiator outlet is 1 3/4 OD, and the water pump is 2' OD.
I've thought of purchasing a universal kit with aluminum couplers, but thought I'd ask the experts for advice before pulling the trigger. Yes, I will eventually purchase an aluminum V-8 replacement radiator, but for now, truck build funding has taken a back seat to a major house remodel effort.
The war department (spousal unit) actually was caught helping with fitment of a temporary fix hose, but one I would use once the truck is road worthy.
Thanks, Phil
I recently purchased and installing a 1962, 292 Y block into my 54 with 223 6 cyl and much to my surprise, the lower radiator hose connection is located on the lower passenger side, while the 292 water pump hose connection is on the driver side of the motor. To add insult to injury, the radiator outlet is 1 3/4 OD, and the water pump is 2' OD.
I've thought of purchasing a universal kit with aluminum couplers, but thought I'd ask the experts for advice before pulling the trigger. Yes, I will eventually purchase an aluminum V-8 replacement radiator, but for now, truck build funding has taken a back seat to a major house remodel effort.
The war department (spousal unit) actually was caught helping with fitment of a temporary fix hose, but one I would use once the truck is road worthy.
Thanks, Phil
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If you're eventually going to spend the money later on for a proper radiator, I would just go with a universal kit for now, some reducers,etc. No sense in spending more than you have to (time or money) when it will be sorted out in due time.
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So you have a 6 cylinder radiator with a V-8. When I fixed up my 54 in 1999 my radiator was shot . I found a good one in a junk yard but it was from a 6 cylinder. I did what is it looks like your wife is doing. Just make sure it is low enough to avoid the fan blades! And like you funds were tight back then so I went with the junkyard radiator....
About 3 years ago I found a real good 8 cylinder radiator on eBay and put that in.
About 3 years ago I found a real good 8 cylinder radiator on eBay and put that in.
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Tony,
Cheers for taking the time to share your wisdom of thought - as they say; "Great minds....." The spousal unit gave me the same advise earlier... I hate it when she is right (all the time).
I absolutely agree with your thought process and will be following the path of if it ain't broke....LOL
Best Phil
Cheers for taking the time to share your wisdom of thought - as they say; "Great minds....." The spousal unit gave me the same advise earlier... I hate it when she is right (all the time).
I absolutely agree with your thought process and will be following the path of if it ain't broke....LOL
Best Phil
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Hi Abe,
Thank you again for your recommendations, but for now, I am following Tony's approach. Originally, I didn't wish to ask what I thought would be a simple solution, but after looking through 5 parts store's and digging through isles of hoses, I ask if someone had an actual part number. As I am still not 100% sure the radiator is good, so until I am farther along with the project, I'll just snake something through the hazards and make it not leak.
Thanks Phil
Thank you again for your recommendations, but for now, I am following Tony's approach. Originally, I didn't wish to ask what I thought would be a simple solution, but after looking through 5 parts store's and digging through isles of hoses, I ask if someone had an actual part number. As I am still not 100% sure the radiator is good, so until I am farther along with the project, I'll just snake something through the hazards and make it not leak.
Thanks Phil
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Why not use exh pipe with the right size pipe at the radiator and a short hose then a 90 of exh pipe and adapter for the different size of the pump another 90 and a short hose to the pump?
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Guru,
I'm all over the; "make it fit" approach, but the problem is finding one with the correct angles and as you suggested, use teach it to like it's new home... I was just hoping to find someone on the forum that has an actual part number for a exact solution.
In any case, what I currently have will work long enough for me to determine if the radiator is good while playing with the new to me motor to see if it's also good. If one or the other are bad, the playing field changes as I may opt for a new radiator or new engine. If they are both useable then I will focus on a more permanent solution.
Thanks for your insight, Phil
I'm all over the; "make it fit" approach, but the problem is finding one with the correct angles and as you suggested, use teach it to like it's new home... I was just hoping to find someone on the forum that has an actual part number for a exact solution.
In any case, what I currently have will work long enough for me to determine if the radiator is good while playing with the new to me motor to see if it's also good. If one or the other are bad, the playing field changes as I may opt for a new radiator or new engine. If they are both useable then I will focus on a more permanent solution.
Thanks for your insight, Phil
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As Fuzzface suggested. Exhaust tubing and/or rigid electrical tubing makes decent radiator pipes.
Do yourself a favor, Google "radiator hose reducer bushings"
You can get them from several suppliers Dayco, Gates, NAPA, etc and are available in sizes ranging from 1.5" up through 3+ inches in 1/4" increments. NAPA typically stocks them or you can order through Amazon, etc
Bobby
Do yourself a favor, Google "radiator hose reducer bushings"
You can get them from several suppliers Dayco, Gates, NAPA, etc and are available in sizes ranging from 1.5" up through 3+ inches in 1/4" increments. NAPA typically stocks them or you can order through Amazon, etc
Bobby
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FuzzFace,
I like the KISS approach, but I'm not there just yet. My temporary fix will at least help me determine if I need a more permanent solution in the form of a radiator swap or an new engine..
Best, Phil
I like the KISS approach, but I'm not there just yet. My temporary fix will at least help me determine if I need a more permanent solution in the form of a radiator swap or an new engine..
Best, Phil
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I think it was the late 60's early 70's K5 Blazers that used metal pipe for part of the upper radiator hose hook up.
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