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Lower radiator hose is collapsing #1197138 03/14/12 09:44 PM 03/14/12 09:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL cdstl OP pro stock
cdstl OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL	When I initially give the motor some gas the lower radiator hose on my 340 72 Cuda collapses and then opens back up. I went to NAPA and picked up a new hose and thought that it might have a spring inside, no luck. The new hose seems pretty pliant almost like the one on the car. Will the new hose collapse as well or who sells one with a spring inside? I am thinking about finding another hose at NAPA and pulling the spring out of it and putting it into the new hose. Any ideas? Factory 26" radiator that flows 22GPM+, not sure what kind of water pump, RV etc. Thanks 1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: cdstl] #1197139 03/14/12 09:50 PM 03/14/12 09:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,538 Albany, NY 67SATisfaction The member whose name is actually Art
67SATisfaction The member whose name is actually Art Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,538 Albany, NY	Quote: I am thinking about finding another hose at NAPA and pulling the spring out of it and putting it into the new hose. Any ideas? Thanks That's what I'd do. Let me guess... the hose is NAPA part 7648? (or close to it, going from memory here). -Art 65 Satellite hardtop 361/4bbl console 727 2.76 67 Satellite convert 383/2bbl column 727 3.23 67 Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 Zagato. Alloy body, 1.3L V4 DOHC 4-spd 67 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3. Alloy panel, 1.3L V4 DOHC 4-spd 71 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1300 Zagato, 1.3L 4cyl DOHC hemi 5-spd 82 Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5L SOHC hemi V6 5-spd transaxle 75 Maserati Bora US spec 4.9L DOHC hemi V8 5-spd ZF 77 Maserati Khamsin Euro spec 4.9L DOHC hemi V8 5-spd ZF 07 Aston Martin DB9 6.0L DOHC V12 6spd transaxle

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: 67SATisfaction] #1197140 03/14/12 10:05 PM 03/14/12 10:05 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 184 Vernon Ct. B bp27 member
bp27 member B Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 184 Vernon Ct.	I used this http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=RH52+01

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: cdstl] #1197141 03/14/12 10:11 PM 03/14/12 10:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,443 Indiana Y YO7_A66 master
YO7_A66 master Y Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,443 Indiana	""I am thinking about finding another hose at NAPA and pulling the spring out of it and putting it into the new hose."" That is how I did it too. 1970 YO7 A66 [Canadian Export] F8 Challenger 340 (Currently in shop for stroker assy.)

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: YO7_A66] #1197142 03/14/12 10:16 PM 03/14/12 10:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 473 Fort Lauderdale, FL Suregrip mopar
Suregrip mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 473 Fort Lauderdale, FL	Just take a piece of coat hanger and wind it up to the right shape... Some people you just can't reach...

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: Suregrip] #1197143 03/14/12 10:33 PM 03/14/12 10:33 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL cdstl OP pro stock
cdstl OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL	Quote: Just take a piece of coat hanger and wind it up to the right shape... I like the way you think. 1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: cdstl] #1197144 03/14/12 10:36 PM 03/14/12 10:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,806 Northern NJ StukaJU87 master
StukaJU87 master Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,806 Northern NJ	I just pulled the spring out of an old hose and stuck it in the new one. I like the coat hanger idea too. Scott 1969 Super Bee, 383/4 speed

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: bp27] #1197145 03/14/12 10:46 PM 03/14/12 10:46 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL cdstl OP pro stock
cdstl OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL	I ordered the spring, $13.00 delivered. Still cheaper than buying a different hose just for the spring. Thanks for the advise. 1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: cdstl] #1197146 03/15/12 01:25 PM 03/15/12 01:25 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 480 Lakewood, WA R rick@laysons mopar
rick@laysons mopar R Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 480 Lakewood, WA	Instead of bending one up out of a coat hanger, why not use a piece of stainless steel TIG welding rod? I wouldn't want any more sources of corrosion in my cooling system that didn't absolutely HAVE to be there....just sayin...

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: rick@laysons] #1197147 03/15/12 04:38 PM 03/15/12 04:38 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida	Quote: Instead of bending one up out of a coat hanger, why not use a piece of stainless steel TIG welding rod? I wouldn't want any more sources of corrosion in my cooling system that didn't absolutely HAVE to be there....just sayin... this is best. Found a few rusted coat hangers wraped up in the impeller before. The wire eat a groove right thru the t-cover and leaked water into the crankcase.

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1197148 03/17/12 02:04 AM 03/17/12 02:04 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 270 Missouri Big_E enthusiast
Big_E enthusiast Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 270 Missouri	Stainless spring steel is the only way to go. I wanted one in stainless so I had to buy a minimum order. I had a original spring that I used as a guide. There are two major differences between "theirs" and "mine": � Nobody has the wire turned in on the ends. In my opinion the wire could rub thru the hose with enough heat cycles. � Mine is stainless steel. I did the magnet test right after I had them made to confirm they are stainless. If anyone is interested in one, pm me here. The original one is on the top, the new one-bottom. My old car: http://regcars.homestead.com/car223.html https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSUAqAnlYZY

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: Big_E] #1197149 03/17/12 11:22 AM 03/17/12 11:22 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,713 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,713 Florida	What diameter is it? Guessing from pic, 1.5"?

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: BDW] #1197150 03/17/12 06:14 PM 03/17/12 06:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,270 Morrow, OH markz528 master
markz528 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,270 Morrow, OH	I made mine out of SS spring wire. Wrapped it around a wooden broom handle. Worked out great. Bought the spring material at McMaster Carr. 67 Coronet 500 9.610 @ 139.20 mph 67 Coronet 500 (street car) 14.82 @ 94 mph 69 GTX (clone) - build in progress......

Re: Lower radiator hose is collapsing [Re: BDW] #1197151 03/18/12 01:09 AM 03/18/12 01:09 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 270 Missouri Big_E enthusiast
Big_E enthusiast Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 270 Missouri	Quote: What diameter is it? Guessing from pic, 1.5"? Correct, good guess. My old car: http://regcars.homestead.com/car223.html https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSUAqAnlYZY

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