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Engine swap: Need radiator hose help #3170239
08/24/23 08:30 PM
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I'm putting a big block in my 69 Dart that was originally a slant six. In order to save some money, instead of buying a new radiator I decided to use a 22" 340 radiator I have that I know has no issues cooling. But in doing so, I had to switch to a big block passenger side outlet water pump housing to match the bottom radiator connection. I now have to get radiator hoses for it. I'm not sure if 340 hoses will fit properly or not on a big block. Does anyone know of any big block cars that came from the factory with a 22" radiator and a passenger side outlet water pump?

Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: 6PAX] #3170265
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looking in the white book I didn't see anything that looks like it.

Use some cardboard to make a template and go to the parts store and just ask to browse through their hoses


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Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: furious70] #3170284
08/25/23 01:29 AM
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Coat hanger wire works well.


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Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: 6PAX] #3170341
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Originally Posted by 6PAX
I'm putting a big block in my 69 Dart that was originally a slant six. In order to save some money, instead of buying a new radiator I decided to use a 22" 340 radiator I have that I know has no issues cooling. But in doing so, I had to switch to a big block passenger side outlet water pump housing to match the bottom radiator connection. I now have to get radiator hoses for it. I'm not sure if 340 hoses will fit properly or not on a big block. Does anyone know of any big block cars that came from the factory with a 22" radiator and a passenger side outlet water pump?


From the era , none . The outlet you have would have been used in the Late 70's C bodies but I believe they were all 26" at that point.

One thing you need to pay attention to is the pipe sizes of the 340 rad , I believe at least one of them is a little smaller than the 383/440 radiator, I've been looking at the ebay alum rads with the rounded top tanks to swap into my big block dart.


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Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: JohnRR] #3170380
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Yes, the top outlet is smaller in diameter than the bottom one.

Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: 6PAX] #3170381
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Originally Posted by 6PAX
I'm putting a big block in my 69 Dart that was originally a slant six. In order to save some money, instead of buying a new radiator I decided to use a 22" 340 radiator I have that I know has no issues cooling. But in doing so, I had to switch to a big block passenger side outlet water pump housing to match the bottom radiator connection. I now have to get radiator hoses for it. I'm not sure if 340 hoses will fit properly or not on a big block. Does anyone know of any big block cars that came from the factory with a 22" radiator and a passenger side outlet water pump?
None that I have heard of shruggy
Maybe some SB guys can post the outer diameter of the lower hose fitting on their water pump luck help


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Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: Cab_Burge] #3170413
08/25/23 03:44 PM
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i have used the universal chrome, flexible, "heat stove" material in the past to form a "hose", then go to seek one at the parts store.
although coat hanger or welding wire works as well, using the "heat stove" stuff allows a more complete visual aid to what the hose needs to be.
as to the size differences, most hoses today are so flexible, it "might" be able to be pushed onto a slightly larger radiator hose nipple.
however, you might get lucky at the parts store and find one of the correct size.
there are also "hose reducers" available if you find a hose that is larger than the radiator nipple.
don't forget to wind up a wire to fit inside the lower hose if it doesn't come with one. [most do not] this will prevent it from collapsing if the pump sucks really hard at a certain rpm.
1/16" or so stainless wire can be had from most good hardware stores, and can be wrapped around a broom handle or piece of pipe slightly smaller than the id of the hose.
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Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: moparx] #3170433
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cant see why a 60880 and a 60878 wouldn't work. shruggy

Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: B1MAXX] #3170584
08/26/23 01:16 PM
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what brand are those numbers from ? gates maybe ?
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Re: Engine swap: Need radiator hose help [Re: moparx] #3170587
08/26/23 01:29 PM
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Continental, but there are probably other that use them.







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