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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 02:51 PM
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1969 corvette L46 with AC

I believe that one of the hoses is 5/8 and the other 3/4..

My question is which hose attaches to the water pump?

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Hi B,
The nipples on the intake and water pump are a different size too so you really can't get it wrong…..the large hose is obviously too large for the nipple in the intake.
The larger hose is the one from the water pump.
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You may also want to get the hoses with the molded ends so you do not kink your hose. They also fit a lot better.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi B,
The nipples on the intake and water pump are a different size too so you really can't get it wrong…..the large hose is obviously too large for the nipple in the intake.
The larger hose is the one from the water pump.
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Thanks Alan... I think I got my nipples crossed up..haha
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