Need Radiator Hose Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CVA59 · 08-14-2011, 06:37 PM

Just dropped a Champion 3-Row Aluminum Radiator into my dad's 66. The biggest problem now is that the upper outlet is 1-3/4" instead of what should be 1-1/2". We have tried to dig in the parts houses hoses for a match but have had no luck. Does anyone have the numbers for the upper and lower hoses? The new rad. does have the outlets in the stock location. We are also using the lower holes for the mounting cradles.

Thanks

**tazattitude** · 08-14-2011, 06:59 PM

I bought one of those chrome type hoses that are ribbed and they come with short filler sleeves for a setup that has one end smaller than the other.
So possibly you can buy a 1 3/4" hose and take a a small piece of your previous 1 1/2" hose and stick in inside the end of the 1 3/4" hose and clamp it down. I'm thinking that it would fill the 1/8" void on each end of the diameter.
I think that will work?!?!?!

CVA59 · 08-14-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazattitude

I bought one of those chrome type hoses that are ribbed and they come with short filler sleeves for a setup that has one end smaller than the other.
So possibly you can buy a 1 3/4" hose and take a a small piece of your previous 1 1/2" hose and stick in inside the end of the 1 3/4" hose and clamp it down. I'm thinking that it would fill the 1/8" void on each end of the diameter.
I think that will work?!?!?!

Thanks Taz. Dad is wanting to stay with the OE style black rubber hoses if possible. I like the hoses your talking about but he is still really old skool, LOL.

**tazattitude** · 08-14-2011, 07:57 PM

Actually, What gave me the idea was my own hose setup.

Just use the "black" 1 3/4 black hose and cut off a piece of the original black 1 1/2" hose and put it inside the end of the 1 3/4 hose the mates up to the 1 1/2" fitting.

CVA59 · 08-14-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazattitude

Actually, What gave me the idea was my own hose setup.

Just use the "black" 1 3/4 black hose and cut off a piece of the original black 1 1/2" hose and put it inside the end of the 1 3/4 hose the mates up to the 1 1/2" fitting.

I see what you are saying now. That is an option for sure. I will look into that. Thanks

T Smith · 08-15-2011, 06:49 AM

I ran into the same issue with my replacement NAPA radiator and just wound up using a universal ribbed flex hose for the upper, I can get you the NAPA part # if you need it...

CVA59 · 08-15-2011, 06:59 PM

Thanks guys. We actually found the right shape hose and just sleeved it over a short piece to fill the gap on the thermostat housing. Worked out real nice.

Hey T Smith........ Noticed your in Vicksburg. I spend many years there as a kid. My Aunt & Uncle lived there all their lives and i was always visiting them. I lived in Jackson most of my life.

T Smith · 08-15-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CVA59

Hey T Smith........ Noticed your in Vicksburg. I spend many years there as a kid. My Aunt & Uncle lived there all their lives and i was always visiting them. I lived in Jackson most of my life.

Small world!

*blackedoutharley* · 08-16-2011, 04:55 AM

So before I order one.... am I to assume, based on comments here, that the "direct replacement" Champion radiator is in fact not really "direct"?

08-14-2011, 06:37 PM	#1
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Need Radiator Hose Help Just dropped a Champion 3-Row Aluminum Radiator into my dad's 66. The biggest problem now is that the upper outlet is 1-3/4" instead of what should be 1-1/2". We have tried to dig in the parts houses hoses for a match but have had no luck. Does anyone have the numbers for the upper and lower hoses? The new rad. does have the outlets in the stock location. We are also using the lower holes for the mounting cradles. Thanks __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

08-14-2011, 06:59 PM	#2
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Need Radiator Hose Help I bought one of those chrome type hoses that are ribbed and they come with short filler sleeves for a setup that has one end smaller than the other. So possibly you can buy a 1 3/4" hose and take a a small piece of your previous 1 1/2" hose and stick in inside the end of the 1 3/4" hose and clamp it down. I'm thinking that it would fill the 1/8" void on each end of the diameter. I think that will work?!?!?! __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

08-14-2011, 07:57 PM	#4
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Need Radiator Hose Help Actually, What gave me the idea was my own hose setup. Just use the "black" 1 3/4 black hose and cut off a piece of the original black 1 1/2" hose and put it inside the end of the 1 3/4 hose the mates up to the 1 1/2" fitting. __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

08-15-2011, 06:49 AM	#6
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: Need Radiator Hose Help I ran into the same issue with my replacement NAPA radiator and just wound up using a universal ribbed flex hose for the upper, I can get you the NAPA part # if you need it...

08-15-2011, 06:59 PM	#7
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Need Radiator Hose Help Thanks guys. We actually found the right shape hose and just sleeved it over a short piece to fill the gap on the thermostat housing. Worked out real nice. Hey T Smith........ Noticed your in Vicksburg. I spend many years there as a kid. My Aunt & Uncle lived there all their lives and i was always visiting them. I lived in Jackson most of my life. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

08-16-2011, 04:55 AM	#9
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Need Radiator Hose Help So before I order one.... am I to assume, based on comments here, that the "direct replacement" Champion radiator is in fact not really "direct"?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.