So I thought I was going to be smart and get the extended tube heater core like from CJ Pony Parts for my 65 that go into the engine bay. I had bad thought of me trying to fit the heater box with hoses hanging on it.
The extended heater core did as advertised, putting the ends into the engine bay. However, it is pretty close to my engine block. Turns out the 351w is a bit longer and closer to the firewall than the 289/302, so when the rubber hose is on the tube, it is partially pinched. So it can go up on top of the block.
1- is a pinched heater hose a bad thing, especially if the hose presses against the valve cover? There is an opening where water does flow, all be it restricted somewhat.
2- are there 90 degree adapters that might work?
3- thoughts on cutting the pipe a bit shorter and somehow flare it. I think cutting off 1/4-3/8 would allow the hose to not be as pinched.
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The extended heater core did as advertised, putting the ends into the engine bay. However, it is pretty close to my engine block. Turns out the 351w is a bit longer and closer to the firewall than the 289/302, so when the rubber hose is on the tube, it is partially pinched. So it can go up on top of the block.
1- is a pinched heater hose a bad thing, especially if the hose presses against the valve cover? There is an opening where water does flow, all be it restricted somewhat.
2- are there 90 degree adapters that might work?
3- thoughts on cutting the pipe a bit shorter and somehow flare it. I think cutting off 1/4-3/8 would allow the hose to not be as pinched.
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