Lower Radiator Hose for Champion in Duster

Hey guys, I'm putting a 26" small block champion 3 core radiator in my 72 Duster with a 360 it has a right exiting water pump and right side lower hose conection on the radiator . Does anyone know what lower radiator hose will work with this setup. I bought a hose for a 74 Duster 360 (Dayco 70780) but it doesnt seem to be the right one. Anyone have a clue?

Butch

Hmm, when I converted my 72 Swinger from /6 to 360 I used the stock type V8 radiator and lower hose without issue, so what is not right about yours?

Seems a little long, and you have to bend it to get it to work. I went from a 318 to 360 but the car originally was a /6 so I'm not sure what radiator was in it. I think the one that was on the 318 would work but I sold the motor with it on and am not sure what application it was from seeing as the car was not stock.

Butch

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Seems a little long, and you have to bend it to get it to work.





Most hoses are not direct fit. Meaning, you sometimes have to trim them to fit. I found this to be the case more often than not. So mock it up, get a good idea of where you want it, and cut the part that's making it not fit off.
Good luck.

They are a bit of a trim to fit, even the so called direct fit hoses. Just trim a bit at a time cause you can't glue it back on once it's off.