I need to replace the molded lower radiator hose on my '32 roadster. TCI ch***is, Afco radiator, SBC. Must be thousands of these belly ****on setups out there. The 1-3/4" molded hose that was on it fit PERFECTLY. I spent almost an hour with the counter guy at O'Reillys comapring it to every molded hose they had on the wall, expecting I could find something to cut a usable section out of that would match this. No luck. Spent over 4 hours today looking through the Gates catalog and then searching for other photos of that number online to find a hose I could use a piece from. I can get sorta close, but nothing is just right. Looks like the gates 20747 is the closest, but I'm afraid I'll get a kink in it before I get it to fit. It needs that tight 90 and an immediate 45. What is everyone using for a lower hose? I'd REALLY appreciate a part number or source for a hose like the one I had if anyone can help. Here's pictures.
What timwhit said. I've always used 57 chevy 283 lower hoses. Sometimes ive had to trim a little depending on where the motor was placed but the've always worked. Tony
I had a post going with the same problem and don't know how to do the link thing but here's a screen shot
You guys are good! The NAPA 7286 looks like it will make it with a couple of inches trimmed off, and the tri five Chevy (Gates 20242) looks like it just might fit without t*******. I'll get my hands on those tomorrow and match them up with the original. Thank you!!
When you look at them , be sure to flip them around so you have 4 options - at least I find it that way every time I use the 7286 hose. Yes you will have to trim it , but that's a lot easier than stretching it
I swear in my 17 years here this question comes up every few months. Maybe a FAQ/Tech list would be an idea? Of course, folks would have to look at it...................................................nevermind
......................I'm writing down the info.........now if I can only find the piece of paper when I need it!
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