Lower Radiator Hose
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
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From: NC
Lower Radiator Hose
I have a '72 A/C 454 I'm restoring and have a question about the lower radiator hose. The car had a formed single piece hose with a support spring when I got it, but I know it's supposed to have the 3-piece hose (two end rubber pieces with a metal center and 4 clamps). I also know it's a byotch to install the single piece hose and I couldn't do it without unbolting the radiator support to have some room to work. So what's up with the 3-piece hose setup? Is it just to make the installation much easier, or is there some other reason behind it? 
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 391
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From: NC
Yes, that tube does have a dimple in it, but the blades also cleared the one-piece lower hose that I'm replacing. Makes sense, I guess, but I'm thinking it still has something to do with ease of installation as it's so tight as is. I can install a one-piece lower hose without all that much ado, once you know the tricks involved. You reckon there's anything else besides blade clearance as the reason behind this?
