Author Topic: Radiator Hoses (Read 276 times)

Dennis66stang · « **on:** September, 18, 2010, 07:43:10 AM »

Im putting my radiator in this weekend and I need to get hoses. Here is my issue. I have a 1966 Coupe, and the Engine I put in is a 302. The waterpump has the LH outlet and I got the radiator to match. If I go to a local parts place, they will punch in my car and of course that engine combo doesnt come up, so what do I tell them I need. I know I can drive up to NPD and get what I need but I am trying to save myself an hour drive.

Thanks
Dennis

6t6red · « **Reply #1 on:** September, 18, 2010, 08:27:34 AM »

I found an old post on another forum that I replied to that has some helpful hose numbers. If you have the 90 degree thermostat housing this will help. Also, is your waterpump and rad. outlet both 1 3/4 inches. Hope this link will work.
http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/mod-custom-forum/617613-lets-see-your-radiator-hoses.html

My info in that thread is reply #7 but read the whole thread for other ideas.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #2 on:** September, 18, 2010, 09:30:23 AM »

You could always take a coat hanger or baling wire and make it as needed. Take it into the parts store and find one that's close.

Dennis66stang · « **Reply #3 on:** September, 18, 2010, 10:27:08 AM »

Thanks for the replys

The Thermostat housing is closer to 45 degrees. The upper radiator outlet is 1 1/2 inches. The lower outlet and waterpump are 1 3/4.

6t6red · « **Reply #4 on:** September, 18, 2010, 10:50:26 AM »

You may be able to use a stock upper rad. hose for the upper hose. See if the parts store will let you bring it back if it doesn't fit.

daveSanborn · « **Reply #5 on:** September, 19, 2010, 07:02:31 AM »

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I know I can drive up to NPD and get what I need but I am trying to save myself an hour drive.

I wouldn't count on that. NPD is a great vendor, but you're in need of a conversion part, not a "stock" part. The information provided about the Bronco II lower hose is correct and a popular conversion piece.

cmayna · « **Reply #6 on:** September, 19, 2010, 07:14:33 AM »

I'm using NPD's 8B274-7A on Shag which has a LH snout on both the pump and lower radiator. Otherwise try asking for a mid 80's Lincoln town car. You will have to trim off excess. No matter what hose you pick, please make sure you install a lower radiator hose spring to help prevent it from collapsing.

Dennis66stang · « **Reply #7 on:** September, 19, 2010, 07:48:17 AM »

Thanks for the tips guys, I should hopefully have some time to run to the store later today.

I will definitely get a lower spring, thanks for the reminder.