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| | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,677 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,677 | I'm swapping in a 235 on the 1946 1/2Ton. I can figure out the upper hose since I can use the thermostat top from the 216 engine and they'll be the same size at both ends (1 1/4 inch). I've done some searching and I see some posts asking about a part number for a lower radiator hose that goes from 1 1/2 inch (lower radiator) to 2 inch at the water pump. Lots of suggestions on how to make a hose work, but I never see a part number or vendor that sells a ready made solution to make my life easier for this situation. Does anyone know of a ready made hose that would be plug-n-play?
Not sure I'm going to use my old radiator, but would look for a radiator that would look and fit as stock. Thanks for any help.
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engineHere We GoFollow in his DITY Bay- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,164 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,164 | One solution would be to fit a piece of smaller hose inside the larger one to get the proper fit on the smaller outlet. If properly done and clamped, it should be leak free.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,875 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,875 | Using a short spool of smaller hose to reduce the diameter at the lower radiator nipple works, but install it dry, NO SEALER!
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,955 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,955 | I did a quick search of radiator flex hoses and found one that's 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" and wasn't even trying that hard.
I'm sure you can find a 1 1/2" x 2" one with an actual diligent search. You might try going to Gates or Dayco websites. Maybe they list all their products.
I found a silicone radiator hose reducer, 2" to 1 1/2" by Pegasus Racing. Part # SR51.38
800-688-8946
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,677 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,677 | Thanks for the input and suggestions guys!
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engineHere We GoFollow in his DITY Bay- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 478 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 478 | On my 46 I used a piece of the smaller hose as a sleeve on the lower end of the radiator 15 years ago and it's worked fine so far. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,038 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,038 | Jim Carter has a lower radiator hose with the larger end for the later 235 (ME239). And if you don't have a 216 thermostat housing handy they have an upper hose with the larger end (ME608).
Kent | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,677 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,677 | Thanks Kent! That lower hose looks like the one I need.
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engineHere We GoFollow in his DITY Bay- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
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