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: ZZ/4 w/ serpentine upper radiator hose [69]


kcart55
Mar 20th, 09, 02:02 PM
Anyone have a suggestion for which upper radiator hose I could use for my set up? I tried a third gen upper, but it's not even close. The thermostat housing points right at the alternator, so the hose has to go around or over it. I imagine a regular lower for a small block will fit. Stock radiator by the way! Tried a search, but no luck :thumbsup: Kevin

joe clance
Mar 20th, 09, 05:20 PM
get a stainless flex hose and bend/cut to your needs

Phx 69 camaro
Mar 20th, 09, 11:21 PM
As Joe just said get stainless hose and a adjustable thermostat housing. Wrap
the hose around alternator from radiator to housing. I'm assuming you have the
gm serpentine accessory drive? Worked for me.

novaderrik
Mar 21st, 09, 12:11 AM
get a t stat housing from a late 80's/early 90's pickup that points straight forward and use a hose for the same application.
either that, or get a t stat housing for a 92ish Caprice and use the hose for that- it wraps around behind the alternator.

kcart55
Mar 21st, 09, 04:30 AM
I'm assuming you have the
gm serpentine accessory drive

Yes, I do. Thanks for the suggestions!