Correct Radiator hoses
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Correct Radiator hoses
I'm trying to find the correct radiator hoses for my 1976 Vette with a ZZ4 crate engine and a DeWitts 1973-1976 Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator Automatic 76E radiator. This radiator is suppose to be installed with no modifications. I've ordered hoses for both an early and late 1976, but they are not correct. I'm left wondering if the ZZ4 engine hose connections are different from the original engine. I would appreciate any suggestions/comments anyone may have to offer.
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I'm trying to find the correct radiator hoses for my 1976 Vette with a ZZ4 crate engine and a DeWitts 1973-1976 Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator Automatic 76E radiator. This radiator is suppose to be installed with no modifications. I've ordered hoses for both an early and late 1976, but they are not correct. I'm left wondering if the ZZ4 engine hose connections are different from the original engine. I would appreciate any suggestions/comments anyone may have to offer.
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Show us a picture of your engine, including the radiator, there's tons of viewers here and perhaps one of us can help.
I'm trying to find the correct radiator hoses for my 1976 Vette with a ZZ4 crate engine and a DeWitts 1973-1976 Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator Automatic 76E radiator. This radiator is suppose to be installed with no modifications. I've ordered hoses for both an early and late 1976, but they are not correct. I'm left wondering if the ZZ4 engine hose connections are different from the original engine. I would appreciate any suggestions/comments anyone may have to offer.
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I found my problem. I had a GM serpentine system installed 8 years ago and forgot to take this into account, and I found the invoice for the hoses that were used. These hoses are necessary to get around the serpentine system. In case anyone has this problem, the hose numbers are SPE-68181 and SPE-5830.
