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i install a sb350 chevy and was wondering if anyone know what hose part numbers will fit. the top hoses goes straight from the thermostat to the radiator at 6 oclock position . the thermostat hose connection was at the 4 oclock position and it was changed to the straight one. thanks for help. need for top and bottom hose. using stock radiator.

most folks have digital clocks, they never change position take a piece of stiff wire [coat hanger will do], bend it to the exact shape and length you need and head to the parts store - don't fergit to measure the diameter

Bill

The top hose is easy. Just measure the diameter needed and go get a flexible hose the proper length at the parts house.

The bottom hose can be a little tricky. I recently got one that had the right "bend" in for my 37 and then cut it the right length. At first I tried a flexible hose but it kinked as it is very short for my application. (350 in my 37 with the radiator as close to fan as possible.)
So, I ended up getting a hose with the right "bend" in it and cut it to length. Be sure to cut it a little long to begin with because when you slide it up onto the "necks" it will need to be about and inch or two longer than you think!!!
NOTE: since the bottom hose with the bend in it had no wire in it like the flexible hose I pulled the wire out of an old flexible hose I had and cut it to length and stuffed it down in the new hose with the bend. That way I know the molded hose will not completely ever collapse!
Just hope this helps in some way....... also know I bought, and took back 4 hoses before I got the one I needed!!!

Try a lower hose from a 65 V-8 truck. I have used them for V-8 conversions in TF trucks. It has the correct bend on the water pump end, you just have to cut the radiator end as required to fit.
Fred